With every civil right there has to be a corresponding civil obligation.

Quote by Edison Haines

Topics: Civil Rights Quotes

Being an American is about having the right to be who you are. Sometimes that...

Being an American is about having the right to be who you are. Sometimes that...

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to...

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to...

I see America through the eyes of a victim. I dont see any American dream....

I see America through the eyes of a victim. I dont see any American dream....

All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the...

All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the...

Our basic civil liberties are in jeopardy, but we're going to be spending our time...

Our basic civil liberties are in jeopardy, but we're going to be spending our time...

There are those who say to you - we are rushing this issue of civil...

There are those who say to you - we are rushing this issue of civil...

We are confronted primarily with a moral issuewhether all Americans are to be afforded equal...

We are confronted primarily with a moral issuewhether all Americans are to be afforded equal...

A community is democratic only when the humblest and weakest person can enjoy the highest...

A community is democratic only when the humblest and weakest person can enjoy the highest...

When the government violates the people's rights, insurrection is, for the people and for each...

When the government violates the people's rights, insurrection is, for the people and for each...

From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your...

From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your...

There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes.

There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes.

Evil societies always kill their consciences.

Evil societies always kill their consciences.

The best way to solve any problem is to remove its cause.

The best way to solve any problem is to remove its cause.

Civil Rights opened the windows. When you open the windows, it does not mean that...

Civil Rights opened the windows. When you open the windows, it does not mean that...

The best way to solve any problem is to remove its cause.

The best way to solve any problem is to remove its cause.

Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights

Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights

Those who sacrifice freedom for safety deserve neither.

Those who sacrifice freedom for safety deserve neither.

Every segment of our population, and every individual, has a right to expect from his...

Every segment of our population, and every individual, has a right to expect from his...