There is power in being robbed & still choosing to dance. ― Amanda Gorman

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I don't understand it, how President Johnson can send troops to Vietnam and cannot send troops to Selma, Alabama, to protect people whose only desire is to register to vote. - John Lewis

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I read Plato's 'Republic.' I read it through about five times until I could actually understand it. - Huey Newton

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People hate politicians. And I can understand why. -Alexei Navalny

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By Goodbye, we truly mean: Let us be able to say hello again. ― Amanda Gorman

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There is no better compass than compassion. ― Amanda Gorman

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Positive thinking does not imply a miracle cure; if you focus on living rather than drowning in sorrow, self-pity and anger, you may just find yourself thinking your way to good health and wellness. – Ruby T.

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But I'll tell you what hermits realize. If you go off into a far, far forest and get very quiet, you'll come to understand that you're connected with everything. ― Alan Watts

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When you're happy, you enjoy the music. When you're sad, you understand the lyrics ― Frank Ocean

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When day comes, we step out of the shade of flame and unafraid. The new dawn balloons as we free it. For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it. ― Amanda Gorman

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