W. E. B. Du Bois Quotes

Rule-following, legal precedence, and political consistency are not more important than right, justice and plain common-sense.

W. E. B. Du Bois

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: February 23, 1868 - August 27, 1963

Topics

JusticeConsistencyLegalPolitical

As for the historical inspirations I drew on in writing The Snow Queen, I suppose I would call them more cross-cultural inspirations, though they frequently involve past societies as well as present day ones.

Joan D. Vinge

SnowDayPastQueenWritingPresent

The civil unrest of recent days must come to an end, and the healing process must begin for the future of the community. We will provide assistance both in ending the violence and enabling the healing process in Benton Harbor.

Jennifer Granholm

FutureCommunityHealingEndingEnd

I never really like it when other writers talk about coming in behind people and rewriting.

Tony Gilroy

PeopleTalkNeverComingBehind

Progressives believe in making progress, which is why I'm proud to endorse Hillary Clinton, who I know will continue fighting to ensure our children and grandchildren can achieve their highest and best dreams.

Tom Perez

DreamsChildrenBestProgressProud

I eat a lot of fruit because if I fill up on strawberries or an apple, then I'll have one small piece of cheesecake rather than two big pieces.

Tom Frieden

FruitSmallAppleStrawberriesEat

I try not to pass judgment on anyone, and I wish they wouldn't pass it on me.

Mary Beth Whitehead

MeWishTryI WishJudgmentPass

I feel sorry for the poor kids whose parents feel they're qualified to teach them at home. Of course, some parents are smarter than some teachers, but in the main I see home-schooling as misguided foolishness.

Dick Cavett

HomeParentsSorryFeelTeachPoor

I had a personal blog, but why does anyone care that I went shopping for hats?

Chris Hardwick

ShoppingCareHatsWhyPersonalHad

According to my wife, my use of vocabulary is wide and varied.

Christopher Monckton

WifeVocabularyUseWideAccording

I sat backstage and had a beer with Richard Chamberlain, Paul Newman, and Princess Grace.

Christopher Atkins

BeerGracePrincessBackstagePaul

My favorite is Matthew 25: 'The Lord said, 'Whatever you do to the least of my brethren, you do to me.' I truly believe that.

Chris Smith

MeBelieveYouSaidWhateverLord

The task of dealing with global warming is urgent and important.

Brett Kavanaugh

ImportantGlobal WarmingTaskGlobal

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