"The United States imprisons a larger percentage of its black population than South Africa did at the height of apartheid. In Washington, D.C., our nationâ€™s capitol, it is estimated that three out of four young black men (and nearly all those in the poorest neighborhoods) can expect to serve time in prison."

-- Michelle Alexander

#Men Quotes #Black Quotes #Population Quotes

“A leader who doesn't hesitate before he sends his nation into battle is not fit to be a leader.”

Source : Quoted in Israel and Mary Shenker, As Good as Golda: The Warmth and Wisdom of Israel's Prime Minister (1970)
“I felt like if I just gave my heart to what I was doing, I would automatically be a star.”
“My greatest fear is being somewhere without a book.”
“Every book is a great action and every great action is a book!”
“You're only as good as you are now - not as good as you were before.”
“You know, I feel sorry for the young artists.”
“Senator Biden was correct by calling for more to look into Governor Cuomo's defense policy. It is clear to me, by researching the governor's record on the issue, that he would be a wildcard on national defense issues.”
“Every job I take, within minutes Im thinking, I cant do this. I think its what makes me work. People think I just swagger in and do it. But I doubt myself all the time. Its what pushes me, what makes me work harder. The older I get, the less I take for granted.”

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