John Lewis Quotes

“Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves, until we end hatred and division.”

“The scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in the American society.”

“You have to be persistent.”

“Rosa Parks inspired me to find a way to get in the way, to get in trouble... good trouble, necessary trouble.”

“Never become bitter, and in the process, be happy and just go for it.”

“You must be bold, brave, and courageous and find a way... to get in the way.”

“There may be some difficulties, some interruptions, but as a nation and as a people, we are going to build a truly multiracial, democratic society that maybe can emerge as a model for the rest of the world.”

“Sometimes you have to not just dream about what could be - you get out and push and you pull and you preach. And you create a climate and environment to get those in high places, to get men and women of good will in power to act.”

“I happen to believe that this election year [2016] is...one of the most important elections that we're going to face in a very long time. I know we hear from time to time that every election is important. This one is very, very important.”