"But steel bars have never yet kept out a mob; it takes something a good deal stronger: human courage backed up by the consciousness of being right."
Ray Stannard BakerTiny Panda Quotes
Quotes by Ray Stannard Baker
Ray Stannard Baker (1870-1946) was a prominent American journalist, author, and social reformer, whose work profoundly influenced public discourse in the early 20th century. Born in Michigan, Baker gained recognition for his investigative journalism, particularly during the Progressive Era, where he tackled issues like labor rights and racial inequality. His extensive writings, including the acclaimed "Following the Color Line," highlighted the struggles of African Americans and called for social justice. Baker's legacy endures as a champion of truth and a voice for the marginalized.
3 quotes found
"Looking back, I have this to regret, that too often when I loved, I did not say so."
Ray Stannard Baker"A mob is the method by which good citizens turn over the law and the government to the criminal or irresponsible classes."
Ray Stannard Baker