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Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power.

Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power. – Barbara Jordan

Other quotes by Barbara Jordan

Throughout out history, when people have looked for new ways to solve their problems, and to uphold the principles of this nation, many times they have turned to political parties. They have often turned to the Democratic Party. – Barbara Jordan

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History
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Barbara Jordan
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We cannot improve on the system of government handed down to us by the founders of the Republic. There is no way to improve upon that. But what we can do is to find new ways to implement that system and realize our destiny. – Barbara Jordan

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Government
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Barbara Jordan
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Other Quotes from
Black History
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If there is no struggle, there is no progress. – Frederick Douglass

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Black History

When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything. – Harriet Tubman, on her first escape from slavery, 1845

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Black History

You can not possibly have a broader basis for government than that which includes all the people, with all their rights in their hands, and with an equal power to maintain their rights. – William Lloyd Garrison

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Black History

I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. – Oprah Winfrey

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Black History

Random Quotes

God may forgive your sins, but your nervous system wont. – Alfred Korzybski

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God

We are constantly protecting the male ego, and its a disservice to men. If a man has any sensitivity or intelligence, he wants to get the straight scoop from his girlfriend. – Betty Dodson

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dating

The funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are always firemen. – Gregory Widen, Backdraft

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Firefighter Thanks

I do resent that when youre in the most cool, powerful time of your life, which is your 40s, youre put out to pasture. I think women are so much cooler when theyre older. So its a drag that were not allowed to age. – Rosanna Arquette

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cool