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Quote by William Langland

“There smites nothing so sharp, nor smelleth so sour as shame.”

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William Langland, an English author active between 1332 and 1386, is considered an important representative of medieval English literature, particularly for his epic work, 'Piers Plowman'. more

“The great social justice changes in our country have happened when people came together, organized, and took direct action. It is this right that sustains and nurtures our democracy today. The civil rights movement, the labor movement, the women's movement, and the equality movement for our LGBT brothers and sisters are all manifestations of these rights.”

“Among our people, theres not any question about women being strong -- even stronger than men -- they work in the fields right along with the men. When your survival is at stake, you dont have these questions about yourself like middle -- class women do.”

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Author:Dolores Huerta

“I think we brought to the world, the United States anyway, the whole idea of boycotting as a nonviolent tactic. I think we showed the world that nonviolence can work to make social change.”

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Author:Dolores Huerta

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