“You have to be there at the right time and you've got to be equipped.” Right Time Author:William H. Hastie
“It is not a persuasive argument that an evil should continue because it has existed in the past.” ShouldPastEvilJusticeDiversityArgumentSocial JusticePersuasive Author:William H. Hastie
“Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming, rather than being. It can be easily lost, but is never finally won.” LostProcessDemocracyConditionsBecomingStatic Author:William H. Hastie
“History informs us of past mistakes from which we can learn without repeating them. It also inspires us and gives confidence and hope bred of victories already won.” GivingPastMistakeInspireVictoryPast MistakesAlready Won Author:William H. Hastie
“There is no simplistic approach to worthwhile achievement in human affairs.” HumansInspirationAchievementApproachAffairWorthwhile Author:William H. Hastie
“Difficulty need not foreshadow despair or defeat. Rather achievement can be all the more satisfying because of obstacles surmounted.” NeedsHopeDespairAchievementDifficultyDefeatObstaclesSatisfying Author:William H. Hastie
“Strategic planning for the future is the most hopeful indication of our increasing social intelligence.” SocialPlanningHopefulStrategicIndicationFuture PlansStrategic PlanningSocial Intelligence Author:William H. Hastie