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Quote by Bernice Johnson Reagon

“Welcome to prekindergarten! You will not die if you discover that there are more lines out there than just your own. In fact, you'll discover that you will have an advantage if you know more of them!”

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Bernice Johnson Reagon

Bernice Johnson Reagon is an accomplished American singer and social activist. Born on October 4, 1942, she is renowned for her active participation in the Civil Rights and feminist movements. Reagon's musical works profoundly reflect themes of social justice and racial equality, and her voice and leadership have inspired generations of protesters. more

“Righteousness, or justice, is, undoubtedly of all the virtues, the surest foundation on which to create and establish a new state. But there are two nobler virtues, industry and frugality, which tend more to increase the wealth, power and grandeur of the community, than all the others without them.”

Two States Community Wealth Justice Virtue Industry Increase Foundation Righteousness Grandeur Frugality

Author:Benjamin Franklin

“All things come to him who waits - even justice.”

Waiting Justice All Things Patience Life Patience Great Patience Patience And Waiting Short Patience

Author:Austin O'Malley

“PIRACY, n. Commerce without its folly-swaddles, just as God made it.”

Made Justice Made It Folly Commerce Piracy

Book:The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Large Bold Edition

Source: The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Large Bold Edition

“FORCE, n. "Force is but might," the teacher said p/ "That definition's just."/ The boy said naught but throught instead,/ Remembering his pounded head:/ "Force is not might but must!"”

Said Might Remember Force Justice Boys Teacher Definitions