Best commitment & justice Quotes | Short & Famous Sayings

“Propelled by freedom of faith, gender equality and economic justice for all, India will become a modern nation. Minor blemishes cannot cloak the fact that India is becoming such a modern nation: no faith is in danger in our country, and the continuing commitment to gender equality is one of the great narratives of our times.”

“I think there is a commitment on the part of the White House to racial justice in this country, and no ambiguity.”

Thinking Country House Justice White Commitment White House Ambiguity Racial Justice

Author:Richard Lugar

“A commitment to love and justice demands the transformation of social structures as well as of hearts.”

Wells Heart Social Justice Demand Commitment Transformation Structure Social Structure

Author:Mary E. Hunt

“The artivist (artist +activist) uses her artistic talents to fight and struggle against injustice and oppression – by any medium necessary. The artivist merges commitment to freedom and justice with the pen, the lens, the brush, the voice, the body, and the imagination. The artivist knows that to make an observation is to have an obligation.”

“America can do whatever we set our mind to. That is the story of our history, whether it's the pursuit of prosperity for our people, or the struggle for equality for all our citizens; our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place. Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are: one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

“If we move away from the American tradition of lawyers defending those with whom they vehemently disagree -- as we temporarily did during the McCarthy period -- we weaken our commitment to the rule of law... So beware of an approach which limits advocacy to that which is approved by the standards of political correctness.”

Source: Letters to a Young Lawer (Easyread Large Edition)

“Fascism itself can only be turned away if all those who are outraged by it show a commitment to social justice that equals the intensity of their indignation.”

Ifs Shows Social Justice Commitment Social Justice Intensity Fascism Indignation Outraged

Book:The End of Imagination

Source: The End of Imagination

“I just want to be there in love and in justice and in truth and in commitment to others, so that we can make of this old world a new world.”

World Want Justice Commitment New World Old World Drum Major

Book:A Gift of Love: Sermons from Strength to Love and Other Preachings

Source: A Gift of Love: Sermons from Strength to Love and Other Preachings

“I made a commitment and a promise to Ms. McSpadden, Michael Browns mother, that I will pursue justice with the family at every avenue, be it on the federal level or at the state level.”

Made States Mother Justice Levels Promise Commitment Pursue Avenues Every Avenue

Author:William Lacy Clay, Jr.

“It is a privilege to be recognized by FDLA. I am a staunch believer that as a member of the Bar, we have the great privilege to represent clients in all facets of our practice, and that includes making the commitment to represent clients for whom access to representation and ultimately justice is limited by economics. As all of the “20 for 20 honorees have done, stepping up to meet that commitment is at the heart of what it means to be a lawyer. I hope the inspiring stories and contributions of my fellow honorees will shine a bright light on FDLA and this most important mission.”

“Remarkable contributions are typically spawned by a passionate commitment to transcendent values such as beauty, truth, wisdom, justice, charity, fidelity, joy, courage and honor.”

Joy Values Justice Honor Commitment Charity Passionate Contribution Remarkable Fidelity Transcendent

Author:Gary Hamel

“Ancient worship . . . does truth. All one has to do is to study the ancient liturgies to see that liturgies clearly do truth by their order and in their substance. This is why so many young people today are now adding ancient elements to their worship. . . . This recovery of ancient practices is not the mere restoration of ritual but a deep, profound, and passionate engagement with truth—truth that forms and shapes the spiritual life into a Christlikeness that issues forth in the call to a godly and holy life and into a deep commitment to justice and to the needs of the poor.”

“For Paul 'righteousness' and 'justice' are the same word, as they were in Hebrew. Paul clearly believes that helping the poor is a central and ongoing part of Christian commitment, precisely because in Jesus Christ God has unveiled and launched his plan for the rescue, redemption and renewal of the whole creation. Justification and justice go very closely together.”

Believe Whole Helping Christian Together Jesus Christ Justice Poor Plans Creation Commitment Jesus Christ Redemption Righteousness Rescue Justification Renewal Ongoing Hebrew

Author:N. T. Wright

“There is no safety in hiding. Like my brothers before me, I pick up a fallen standard. Sustained by the memory of our priceless years together, I shall try to carry forward that special commitment to justice, excellence and courage that distinguished their lives.”

Trying Years Together Memories Justice Special Brother Standards Picks Commitment Safety Excellence Fallen My Brother Hiding Distinguished Priceless Years Together

Author:Edward Kennedy

“Help us, oh God, to remember that we are Americans. United not by race or religion or by blood, but to our commitment to freedom and justice for all. When we focus on ourselves, when we fight each other, when we forget you, forgive us.”

Helping Remember Fighting Justice Forget United Race Focus Blood Commitment Forgiving Forget You Justice For All

Author:Rick Warren

“A passionate commitment to social justice is no substitute for knowing what the hell you're talking about.”

Social Justice Talking Hell Knowing Commitment Social Justice Passionate Substitutes

Author:Thomas Sowell

“Justice-seekers everywhere will celebrate Dunbar-Ortiz's unflinching commitment to truth-a truth that places settler-colonialism and genocide exactly where they belong: as foundational to the existence of the United States.”

States Justice United Existence United States Commitment Celebrate Genocide Colonialism Seekers Settlers

Author:Waziyatawin

“That is the story of our history - whether it's the pursuit of prosperity for our people or the struggle for equality for all of our citizens, our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place. Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

“Our society and especially those who suffer injustice need to feel the impact of our commitment to justice and our advocacy for the vulnerable.”

Suffering Justice Commitment Injustice Vulnerable Advocacy

Author:Carolyn Custis James

“One can contrive a religious motivation for virtually any choice of action, from commitment to the highest ideals to support for the most horrendous atrocities. In the sacred texts, we can find uplifting calls for peace, justice and mercy, along with the most genocidal passages in the literary canon. Conscience is our guide, whatever trappings we might choose to clothe it in.”

Action Motivation Choices Religious Justice Support Conscience Commitment Mercy Uplifting

Author:Noam Chomsky

“The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.”

Source: A Gift of Love: Sermons from Strength to Love and Other Preachings

“You see, Africa makes a fool of our idea of justice. It makes a farce of our idea of equality. It mocks our pieties. It doubts our concern. It questions our commitment. Because there is no way we can look at what's happening in Africa, and if we're honest, conclude that it would ever be allowed to happen anywhere else.”

Ifs Way Looks Ideas Happens Justice Doubt Honest Fool Happenings Commitment Concern Equality Piety Farce

Author:Bono

“In the final analysis, true justice is not a matter of courts and law books, but of a commitment in each of us to liberty and mutual respect.”

Book Matter Law Justice Liberty Respect Commitment Court Finals Analysis Mutual Mutual Respect Law Books True Justice

Book:Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, Jimmy Carter, 1978, Book 1: January 1 to June 30, 1978

Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, Jimmy Carter, 1978, Book 1: January 1 to June 30, 1978

“Charity is commendable; everyone should be charitable. But justice aims to create a social order in which, if individuals choose not to be charitable, people still don't go hungry, unschooled or sick without care. Charity depends on the vicissitudes of whim and personal wealth; justice depends on commitment instead of circumstance.”

“The future does not belong to those who are content with today, apathetic toward common problems and their fellow man alike, timid and fearful in the face of bold projects and new ideas. Rather, it will belong to those who can blend passion, reason and courage in a personal commitment to the great enterprises and ideals of American society.”

“What we hold sacred is honor, justice, and glory. You need not swear allegiance to our storm god, to serve with us. Fighters are among us from many lands, with many gods and many beliefs. Believe as you will. What is between a man and his god is theirs alone to say.”

Men Needs Believe Belief Justice Land Honor Glory Commitment Sacred Storm Fighter Swear Allegiance

Book:The Sacred Band

Source: The Sacred Band

“People tell me, "I'm glad you said that." But this is not a spectator sport. This is an activity that requires daily moral awakening as well as a commitment that leads to real change.”

People Wells Said Real Culture Sports Justice Moral Activity Diversity Commitment Social Justice Awakening Glad Spectators Real Change

Author:Bill Bradley

“Trade justice for the developing world and for this generation is a truly significant way for the developed countries to show commitment to bringing about an end to global poverty.”

World Way Ends Country Shows Justice Poverty Generations Commitment Trade Significant Developing This Generation Ending Poverty Developed Country Global Poverty

Author:Nelson Mandela

“The students I've been with these twenty years are looking for a world where it becomes a little easier to love and a lot harder to hate, where learning nonviolence means that we dedicate our hearts, minds, time, and money to a commitment that the force of love, the force of truth, the force of justice, and the force of organized resistance to corrupt power are seen as sane and the force of fists, guns, armies, and bombs insane.”

Source: I'd Rather Teach Peace

“Until it's understood to involve justice for those in poverty, a future for generations yet unborn, and a commitment to the rest of creation, it's unlikely we'll be able to overcome the status quo.”

Able Justice Poverty Generations Creation Understood Commitment Overcoming Status Quo Unlikely Unborn

Book:Fight Global Warming Now: The Handbook for Taking Action in Your Community

Source: Fight Global Warming Now: The Handbook for Taking Action in Your Community

“There are vivid memories from my childhood-what we had to go through because of low wages and the conditions, basically because there was no union. I suppose if I wanted to be fair I could say that I'm trying to settle a personal score. I could dramatize it by saying that I want to bring social justice to farm workers. But the truth is that I went through a lot of hell, and a lot of people did. If we can even the score a little for the workers then we are doing something. Besides, I don't know any other work I like to do better than this. I really don't.”

Source: An Organizer's Tale: Speeches

“Farm workers everywhere are angry and worried that we cannot win without violence. We have proved it before through persistence, hard work, faith and willingness to sacrifice. We can win and keep our own self-respect and build a great union that will secure the spirit of all people if we do it through a re-dedication and re-commitment to the struggle for justice through non-violence.”

“The cross stands as a mystery because it is foreign to everything we exalt- self over principle, power over meekness, the quick fix over the long haul, cover-up over confession, escapism over confrontation, conform over sacrifice, feeling over commitment, legality over justice, the body over the spirit, anger over forgiveness, man over God.”

“Eid is a time of joy, after a season of fasting and prayer and reflection. Each year, the end of Ramadan means celebration and thanksgiving for millions of Americans. And your joy during this season enriches the life of our great country. This year, Eid is celebrated at the same time as Hanukkah and Advent. So it's a good time for people of these great faiths, Islam, Judaism and Christianity, to remember how much we have in common: devotion to family, a commitment to care for those in need, a belief in God and His justice, and the hope for peace on earth.”

“In short, there are certain fundamental requisites for wise and resolute democratic leadership. It must build on hope, not on fear; on honesty, not on falsehood; on justice, not on injustice; on public tranquility, not on violence; on freedom, not on enslavement.”

“Actualization of self cannot be sought as a goal in its own right. . . . Rather, it seems to be a by-product of active commitment of one's talents to some cause, outside the self, such as the quest for beauty, truth, or justice.”

Self Seems Causes Goal Justice Talent Products Commitment Active Quests Actualization

Author:Sidney Jourard

“May I stress the need for courageous, intelligent, and dedicated leadership... Leaders of sound integrity. Leaders not in love with publicity, but in love with justice. Leaders not in love with money, but in love with humanity. Leaders who can subject their particular egos to the greatness of the cause.”

Needs May Humanity Causes Sound Justice Leader Subjects Greatness Particular Integrity Ego Commitment Stress Intelligent Courageous Dedicated Publicity

Author:Martin Luther King, Jr.

“What really drives the battle against law enforcement and punishment is not a commitment to treatment, but the widely held view that, first, we are imprisoning too many people for merely possessing illegal drugs; second, drug and other criminal sentences are too long and harsh, and third, the criminal justice system is unjustly punishing young black men. These are among the great urban myths of our time.”

“While the word charity connotes a single act of giving, justice speaks to right living, of aligning oneself with the world in a way that sustains rather than exploits the rest of creation. Justice is not a gift; it’s a lifestyle, a commitment to the Jewish concept of tikkun olam—‘repairing the world.’”

World Way Giving Speak Justice Creation Concepts Commitment Charity Oneself Lifestyle Exploits Repairing

Book:A Year of Biblical Womanhood: How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting on Her Roof, Covering Her Head, and Calling Her Husband 'Master'

Source: A Year of Biblical Womanhood: How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting on Her Roof, Covering Her Head, and Calling Her Husband 'Master'

“Angela Davis offers a cartography of engagement in oppositional social movements and unwavering commitment to justice.”

Social Justice Movement Offers Commitment Engagement Social Movements Unwavering Angela Cartography

Author:Chandra Talpade Mohanty

“True peace must be anchored in justice and an unwavering commitment to universal rights for all humans, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin or any other identity attribute.”

Humans Justice Rights Identity Commitment Universal Gender Attributes Ethnicity Unwavering True Peace Ethnic Identity

Author:Desmond Tutu

“It cannot bring back and make whole those who suffered and died by a racist's criminal hand. But it can at least reaffirm our nation's commitment to seek the truth and make equal justice a reality.”

Whole Hands Reality Nations Justice Equal Commitment Died Criminals Racist Equal Justice

Author:Christopher Dodd

“People never hurt others in moments of personal strength and bravery, when they are feeling good about themselves, when they are strong and confident. If we spent all of our waking moments in that place, then fighting for social justice would be redundant; we would simply have social justice and be done with it, and we could all go swimming, or fishing, or bowling, or dancing, or whatever people do. But it is because we spend so much of our time in that other place, that place of diminished capacity, of flagging energy, or wavering and somewhat flaccid commitment, that we have to be careful.”

“Every religious tradition on which we draw has a reverence for life. We are a part of an intricate web of life. Every tradition on which we draw teaches that the ultimate expression of our spirituality is our action. Deep spirituality leads to action in the world. A deep reverence for life, love of nature's complex beauty and sense of intimate connection with the cosmos leads inevitably to a commitment to work for environmental and social justice.”

“Veganism is not a limitation in any way; it's an expansion of your love, your commitment to nonviolence, and your belief in justice for all.”

Way Belief Justice Love You Commitment Limitation Nonviolence Expansion Veganism Justice For All

Author:Gary L. Francione

“As it has over the decades, the union movement stands for the fundamental moral values that make America strong: quality education for our children, affordable health care for every person-not just some-an end to poverty, secure pensions and wages that enable families to sustain the middle-class life that has fueled this nation's prosperity and strength. Union members and other working family activists don't just vote our moral values-we live them. We fight for them, day in, day out. Our commitment to economic and social justice propels us and everything we do.”

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