"I am above eighty years old ... I suppose I am about the only colored woman that goes about to speak for the rights of the colored women. I want to keep the thing stirring, now that the ice is cracked."

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Sojourner Truth

#Years Quotes #Ice Quotes #Rights Quotes

“Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone's hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.”
“I'm a firm believer in that you play the way you practice.”

Source : "Pacers Notebook/Pacers Make Turnaround". The Journal Gazette, May 24, 2000.
“We must develop a better sense of responsibilty towards our total environment”
“I don`t want to dress up a picture with just my face.”
“No other investment yields as great a return as the investment in education. An educated workforce is the foundation of every community and the future of every economy.”
“I feel that my playing on the first album was probably some of my best.”
“I pant for retirement and leisure, but am doomed to inexpressible and almost unsupportable hurry.”
“We take no pleasure in permitted joys, But what's forbidden is more keenly sought.”

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