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In the end no segregationist scheme has withstood the force of a s

In the end no segregationist scheme has withstood the force of a simple idea: equality under law. – Eric Liu

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True fans of the Constitution, like true fans of the national pastime, acknowledge the critical role of human judgment in making tough calls. We dont expect flawless interpretation. We expect good faith. We demand honesty. – Eric Liu

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Faith
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Eric Liu
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Talk of citizenship today is often thin and tinny. The word has a faintly old-fashioned feel to it when used in everyday conversation. When evoked in national politics, its usually accompanied by the shrill whine of a descending culture-war mortar. – Eric Liu

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Politics
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Many smart folks seem to think that if you just get your metaphors and messages right, youll win. That if you start describing what you favor as a moral value – affordable health care is a moral value etc., – then youll appeal to red-state voters. – Eric Liu

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Health
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I would point out that Japans proposal at the Versailles Peace Conference on the principle of racial equality was rejected by delegates such as those from Britain and the United States. – Hideki Tojo

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Equality

Equality means nothing unless incorporated into the institutions. – Slobodan Milosevic

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Equality

Sinn Fein has demonstrated the ability to play a leadership role as part of a popular movement towards peace, equality and justice. – Gerry Adams

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Equality

Looking back, there is nothing wrong with that peace, love and equality that the hippies espoused. In many ways, we have regressed because they were into organic food, back to nature, make love not war, be good to all men, share and share alike – which is what many are talking about now. – Imelda Staunton

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Equality

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I was silent as a child, and silenced as a young woman I am taking my lumps and bumps for being a big mouth, now, but usually from those whose opinion I dont respect. – Sandra Cisneros

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I think my view is that whenever you project into the future youre never likely to be accurate in the details, or the paraphernalia and style. Its in the spirit of it. – Stephen Fry

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Future

Facts are many, but the truth is one. – Rabindranath Tagore

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Im always looking for cool stuff to do because thats what were supposed to do, ya know? – Joshua Homme

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cool