"I believe in forgiveness; I believe in..." - Quote by John Lewis

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

“Many of us in Nashville accepted nonviolence as a way of life, a way of living, not simply as a technique or a tactic.”

“You have to be persistent.”

“Do not dwell upon the sins and mistakes of yesterday so exclusively as to have no energy and mind left for living rightly today, and do not think that the sins of yesterday can prevent you from living purely today.”

“Compassion, tolerance, forgiveness and a sense of self-discipline are qualities that help us lead our daily lives with a calm mind”

“Your successes and happiness are forgiven you only if you generously consent to share them.”

“Joint undertakings stand a better chance when they benefit both sides.”

“You are in a partnership with all other human beings, not a contest to be judged better than some and worse than others.”

“We have had a great relationship with the White House.We just had every cabinet person designee of ours meet with the cabinet members of the [Barack] Obama administration on Friday. I've met numerous times with Denis McDonough, they've been nothing but helpful.”