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There are those who say to you — we are rushing this issue of civil rights. I say we are 172 years late. – Hubert Humphrey

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The difference between heresy and prophecy is often one of sequence. Heresy often turns out to have been prophecy — when properly aged. – Hubert Humphrey

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Propaganda, to be effective, must be believed. To be believed, it must be credible. To be credible, it must be true. – Hubert Humphrey

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Civil Rights: What black folks are given in the U.S. on the installment plan, as in civil-rights bills. Not to be confused with human rights, which are the dignity, stature, humanity, respect, and freedom belonging to all people by right of their birth. – Dick Gregory

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The modern state no longer has anything but rights; it does not recognize duties any more. – Georges Bernanos

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The theory of rights enables us to rise and overthrow obstacles, but not to found a strong and lasting accord between all the elements which compose the nation. – Giuseppe Mazzini

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The public good is in nothing more essentially interested than in the protection of every individuals private rights. – William Blackstone

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Peace is its own reward. – Mahatma Gandhi

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Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best. – Andrew Carnegie

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