“It is a historical error for those who were not there to just refer to...” — Jesse Jackson Quote

“It is a historical error for those who were not there to just refer to August 28th as 'I Have a Dream' speech day. That is a real disservice to those who were there. It was a sad day. It was not a celebration environment.”

“The American people on the ground need a clearer, stronger, Lyndon B. Johnson-type voice from their president.”

“Music of all arts should be expansive and inclusive.”

“Deliberation and debate is the way you stir the soul of our democracy.”

“To allow injustice and inequality invites a Ferguson to your community. We must stand together, black, white, brown, red, and yellow and fight for justice and equality for all. It's the only way to avoid more Fergusons.”

“If the American people in a matter of months can love the people of Kuwait, whom they have not seen, they can love the people of our nation's capital just as well.”

“I have been involved with 'Spring Awakening' for six years. I am 20 now - I just turned 20 in August - and I originally auditioned when I was 14 years old. I auditioned for Michael Mayer, Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater.”

“August, the summer's last messenger of misery, is a hollow actor.”

“In August most of Europe goes on holiday.”

“My favourite Nice restaurant is in the market. It's open mainly for the market people, and shuts in August.”

“Bernard Vonnegut, named for his paternal grandfather, was born August 29, 1914. He was a serious-looking little boy, even in informal photographs.”

“I was born in Cochin August 27, 1980. Since my father is in the Navy, he was often transferred to other cities. When I was nine years old, we moved on to New Delhi.”