The theory of democratic government is not that the will of the people is always right, but rather that normal human beings of average intelligence will, if given a chance, learn the right and best course by bitter experience.

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The worker must work for the glory of his handiwork, not simply for pay; the thinker must think for truth, not for fame.

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Nothing in the world is easier in the United States than to accuse a black man of crime.

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We must complain. Yes, plain, blunt complaint, ceaseless agitation, unfailing exposure of dishonesty and wrong - this is the ancient, unerring way to liberty and we must follow it.

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Education is that whole system of human training within and without the school house walls, which molds and develops men.

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Begin with art, because art tries to take us outside ourselves. It is a matter of trying to create an atmosphere and context so conversation can flow back and forth and we can be influenced by each other.

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There is in this world no such force as the force of a person determined to rise. The human soul cannot be permanently chained.

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The future woman must have a life work and economic independence. She must have the right of motherhood at her own discretion.

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Either America will destroy ignorance or ignorance will destroy the United States.

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There may often be excuse for doing things poorly in this world, but there is never any excuse for calling a poorly done thing, well done.

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