Daisy Bates Quotes
The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort, but where they stand at times of challenge and controversy.
I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.
Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated.
The time is always right to do what is right.
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.
Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.
I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.
We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
The time is always right to do what is right.
The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good.
No person has the right to rain on your dreams.
The art of acceptance is the art of making someone who has just done you a small favor wish that he might have done you a greater one.
Whatever your life’s work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.
Our children can achieve great things if we empower and believe in them.
Love is the strongest force in the universe, capable of conquering any hatred or prejudice.
Don’t be afraid to speak up for what is right, even if you’re the only one voicing your opinion.
True courage is standing up for what you believe in, even when it’s not popular.
Education is the key to unlocking a person’s potential and creating a better future.
Every individual has the power to make a difference, no matter how small.
The greatest weapon against injustice is knowledge.
Never underestimate the impact of a single act of kindness.
Diversity should be celebrated, not feared.
The strength of a community lies in its ability to embrace and respect its differences.
True greatness comes from lifting others up, not tearing them down.
The pursuit of justice requires perseverance and determination.
Don’t let fear hold you back from fighting for what you believe in.
It takes strength to admit when you’re wrong and make amends.
Education is the foundation upon which a just society is built.
There is beauty in diversity, and it is through understanding and acceptance that we can create a more peaceful world.
Never underestimate the power of a dream.
Compassion and empathy are the antidotes to hatred and prejudice.
The true measure of a person’s character is how they treat those who can do nothing for them.
We must be the change we wish to see in the world.
In times of adversity, it is our unity that gives us strength.
True leaders listen to the voices of the marginalized and use their power to uplift them.
The path to equality requires acknowledging and confronting our own biases.
We must be willing to have uncomfortable conversations in order to foster understanding and growth.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
The first step towards progress is acknowledging and unlearning our own prejudices.
Courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to act despite it.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
We must strive to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Empathy is the bridge that connects us all.
True justice is not just about punishing wrongdoers, but also about healing and reconciliation.
The fight for justice is not a sprint but a marathon. We must keep pushing forward, even in the face of adversity.