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Quotes by Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson, born on October 8, 1941, in Greenville, South Carolina, is a prominent civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and politician whose life has been dedicated to advocating for social justice and equality. A protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson emerged as a powerful voice during the Civil Rights Movement and later founded the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, aimed at promoting economic and social progress for marginalized communities. His enduring legacy reflects a commitment to activism, inspiring generations to strive for a more equitable society.
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"Many are observing Ferguson and witnessing the anger, demonstrations, looting and vandalism and calling for quiet. But quiet isn't enough. The absence of noise isn't the presence of justice - and we must demand justice in Ferguson and the other 'Fergusons' around America."
Jesse Jackson"Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things."
Jesse Jackson"A man must be willing to die for justice. Death is an inescapable reality and men die daily, but good deeds live forever."
Jesse Jackson"No one should negotiate their dreams. Dreams must be free to fly high. No government, no legislature, has a right to limit your dreams. You should never agree to surrender your dreams."
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"Our dreams must be stronger than our memories. We must be pulled by our dreams, rater than pushed by our memories."
Jesse Jackson"At the end of the day, we must go forward with hope and not backward by fear and division."
Jesse Jackson"If there are occasions when my grape turned into a raisin and my joy bell lost its resonance, please forgive me. Charge it to my head and not to my heart."
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"Many kids come out of college, they have a credit card and a diploma. They don't know how to buy a house or a car or health insurance or life insurance. They do not know basic microeconomics."
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"Today's students can put dope in their veins or hope in their brains. If they can conceive it and believe it, they can achieve it. They must know it is not their aptitude but their attitude that will determine their altitude."
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"Leadership cannot just go along to get along. Leadership must meet the moral challenge of the day."
Jesse Jackson"Leadership has a harder job to do than just choose sides. It must bring sides together."
Jesse Jackson"I am not a perfect servant. I am a public servant doing my best against the odds. As I develop and serve, be patient. God is not finished with me yet."
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"Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change."
Jesse Jackson"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."
Jesse Jackson"A man who cannot be enticed by money or intimidated by the threat of jail or death has two of the strongest weapons that anyone has to offer."
Jesse Jackson"I was extended secret service protection during my presidential run in 1984, when I received the most death threats ever made toward a candidate."
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