Life is too large to hang out a sign: "For Men Only."
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Let's all understand that these guiding principles cannot be discarded for short-term political gains. They represent what this country is all about. They are indigenous to the American idea. And these are principles which are not negotiable.Barbara Jordan
It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision.
Barbara Jordan
We have made mistakes. In our haste to do all things for all people, we did not foresee the full consequences of our actions. And when the people raised their voices, we didn't hear. But our deafness was only a temporary condition, and not an irreversible condition.
Barbara Jordan
If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce.
Barbara Jordan
Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.
Barbara Jordan
The imperative is to define what is right and do it.
Barbara Jordan
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William R. Benet
A major fault, for example, is the fact that, along with the materialist principle, Darwin introduced into his theory of evolution reactionary Malthusian ideas.
Trofim Lysenko
We changed our image. At least when we ran out on the field or broke the huddle, we would look like winners.
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