"The U. S. is becoming more hostile to Black people and other people of color. Racism is running rampant and xenophobia is on the rise"

-- Assata Shakur

#Running Quotes #Xenophobia Quotes #Color Quotes

“Let us remember that the Savior is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and there can be no greater promise than to know that if we are faithful and true, we will one day be safely encircled in the arms of His love (see D&C 6:20). He is always there to give encouragement, to forgive, and to rescue. Therefore, as we exercise faith and are diligent in keeping the commandments, we have nothing to fear from the journey.”
“Changing the way we talk is not political correctness run amok. It reflects an admirable willingness to acknowledge others who once were barely visible to the dominant culture, and to recognize that something that may seem innocent to you may be painful to others.”

Source : "Why Slate will no longer refer to Washington’s NFL team as the Redskins". www.slate.com. August 8, 2013.
“I think that everyone is saying all kinds of things about 'rich.' Not only am I rich from doing some of things I've been able to do, but I'm rich in spirit. I'm rich in health. I'm rich in every way possible.”
“I still get excited just attending a final four, because the process is so long, so arduous, so challenging, that when it finally arrives, the adrenaline can't help but take over. I love the sense of accomplishment and camaraderie that the indoor game can engender.”
“It's like thinking you're going to heaven, but when you get there it turns out to be Cleveland.”
“The free circulation of citizens, which is sacrosanct, cannot become the free circulation of criminals.”

Source : Interview with La Stampa, April 23, 2008.
“As you get older, you realize it's work. It's that fine line between love and companionship. But passionate love? I'd love to know how to make that last.”
“It shouldn't hurt to be a child.”

Source : Jan Hunt (2013). “The Natural Child: Parenting from the Heart”, New Society Publishers

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