John Lewis Quotes About Students

Quotes about: Students

• When I speak to students about the Civil Rights Movement, I say that it is impossible to stop a determined movement that is captivating the American consciousness. I think the candidacy of Sen. Obama represents the beginning of a new movement in American political history that began in the hearts and minds of the people of this nation. And I want to be on the side of the people, on the side of the spirit of history.

  John Lewis

  Heart, Thinking, Rights

  "HRC's black supporters pressed to support Obama" by Richard T. Cullen and Charles Mahtesian, www.politico.com. February 27, 2008.

• There are hundreds and thousands of young Americans who cannot or will not receive an education, because in order to get an education, you have to spend money. Students come out of college and universities with unbelievable debt. It's not right, it's not fair, and it's not just, in a society such as ours. And those dollars are not going to the teachers.

  John Lewis

  Teacher, College, Order

  Source: www.teachingbooks.net

• When I was a student, I studied philosophy and religion. I talked about being patient. Some people say I was too hopeful, too optimistic, but you have to be optimistic just in keeping with the philosophy of non-violence.

  John Lewis

  Philosophy, Optimistic, People

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