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Comedian

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Famous Dick Gregory Quotes

“America is concerned more with the possibility of moon folks than the reality of hungry poor folks.”

Reality America Culture Justice Poor Possibility Moon Diversity Concerned Social Justice Folks Hungry

Book:No More Lies: The Myth and the Reality of American History

Source: No More Lies: The Myth and the Reality of American History

“Education means to bring out wisdom. Indoctrination means to push in knowledge.”

Mean Culture Justice Diversity Social Justice Indoctrination

Book:No More Lies: The Myth and the Reality of American History

Source: No More Lies: The Myth and the Reality of American History

“Whenever the dollar is held supreme and capitalistic interests dominate, a higher value will always be placed upon property rights than upon human rights.”

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Author:Dick Gregory

“What price would God demand from the churches for having the audacity to lighten the color of his son's skin, and straighten out his nappy hair?”

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Author:Dick Gregory

About the Author

Born: October 12, 1932
Known for: Comedian
Quotes: 129

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