"History has shown us that, on extraordinarily rare occasions, it becomes necessary for the federal government to intervene on behalf of individuals whose 14th Amendment rights to legal due process and equal protection may be violated by a state."

-- Michael K. Simpson

#Rights Quotes #Government Quotes #May Quotes

“My grandfather says that's what books are for," Ashoke said, using the opportunity to open the volume in his hands. "To travel without moving an inch.”
“There is a point at which the law becomes immoral and unethical. That point is reached when it becomes a cloak for the cowardice that dares not stand up against blatant violations of justice.”
“My father passed away before he saw me perform. I can't help but wonder what he would think of all this. I go to a job in full makeup.”

Source : "Memorable quotes from the Emmys" by The Associated Press, www.today.com. September 19, 2011.
“The courage of children and beasts is a function of innocence.”
“Words build bridges into unexplored regions.”
“People with an impoverished vocabulary live an impoverished emotional life; people with rich vocabularies have a multihued palette of colors with which to paint their experience, not only for others, but for themselves as well.”
“I'm not a materialist, I don't care for things. I don't like cars, I hate things that can be exploited. I live a simple life. The only luxuries I have in my life are travel and food.”
“Success can't be forced.”

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