Marian Wright Edelman Quotes
Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.
Service is the rent we pay for living on this planet.
Children do not belong in jail, period.
Hope is the bedrock of this nation.
If you don’t like the way the world is, you have an obligation to change it. Just do it one step at a time.
Children are our most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.
We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make.
If you don’t think you can make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito in the room.
Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.
The future which we hold in trust for our own children will be shaped by our fairness to other people’s children.
Never work just for money or for power. They won’t save your soul or help you sleep at night.
When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?
It’s time to stop defending the systems that hold millions of our children hostage and start advocating for their education.
We must not be afraid to take risks in educating our children. We must walk on the cutting edge of hope.
Education is not just a pathway to opportunity and success; it is a fundamental human right.
The real question remains: What are we going to do about it?
Marian Wright Edelman Quotes part 2
Don’t let others define you. Define yourself.
We must not give up or give in, but keep our finger on the pulse.
We must not become numb to the suffering of others.
Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don’t believe is right.
We must ensure that every child has a chance to succeed and reach their full potential.
Don’t wait for someone else to make a difference. Start making a difference today.
Every child deserves to have their basic needs met, including access to quality healthcare, education, and a safe environment.
The power to make a difference lies within each and every one of us.
We must not turn a blind eye to the injustices and inequities that exist in our society.
Children are not the face of poverty, they are the hope for the future.
Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.
The true measure of a nation’s greatness is how well it cares for its children.
We must invest in our children’s education and well-being. They are our future leaders.
Justice and fairness should not be luxuries reserved for the privileged few, but rights guaranteed to all.
Every child is entitled to a safe and loving home. We must work to end the cycle of poverty and violence.
We must stand up for what we believe in, even when it is not popular.
Our children are not statistics. They are individuals with their own unique talents and potential.
The time for action is now. We cannot wait for someone else to solve the problems of our society.
We must create a world where every child has an equal opportunity to succeed.
The key to unlocking a child’s potential is through education and love.
Every child has the right to dream big and pursue their passions.
We must break the cycle of poverty and provide every child with a pathway to success.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
We must be the change we wish to see in the world.
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
Our task is not to get rid of our own wounds, but to help create a world in which they are not inflicted on others.
We must ensure that all children have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their background or circumstances.
The greatest weapon against poverty is education. We must invest in our children’s future.
It is our responsibility to give voice to the voiceless and advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Do not underestimate the power of a small act of kindness. It can have a ripple effect and change someone’s life.
We must teach our children to be compassionate and empathetic towards others.
We must empower our youth and give them the tools they need to succeed.
The struggle for justice is never easy, but it is always worth it.
We must never lose hope, for it is the fuel that propels us forward in the face of adversity.
