“Rosa Parks inspired me to find a way to get in the way, to get in trou...” — John Lewis Quote

Rosa Parks inspired me to find a way to get in the way, to get in trouble... good trouble, necessary trouble.

Customs, traditions, laws should be flexible, within good reason, if that is what it takes to make our democracy work.

I am very, very hopeful about the American South - I believe that we will lead America to what Dr. King called 'the beloved community.'

The press is supposed to serve as a check on government.

You cannot be at home with something that you feel that is wrong, is not right.

Learn to... be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not.

Life is never fair, and perhaps it is a good thing for most of us that it is not.

We should seek by all means in our power to avoid war, by analysing possible causes, by trying to remove them, by discussion in a spirit of collaboration and good will.

For years I thought what was good for our country was good for General Motors and vice versa. The difference did not exist. Our company is too big. It goes with the welfare of the country.

I tried to drown my sorrows, but the bastards learned how to swim, and now I am overwhelmed by this decent and good feeling.