Defying Quotes by Nannie Helen Burroughs

What we need are mental and spiritual giants who are aflame with a purpose . . . We're a race ready for crusade, for…

— Nannie Helen Burroughs

When the Negro learns what manner of man he is spiritually, he will wake up all over. He will stop playing white even on…

— Nannie Helen Burroughs

Education and justice are democracy's only life insurance.

— Nannie Helen Burroughs

Anything that is as old as racism is in the blood line of the nation. It's not any superficial thing-that attitude is in the…

— Nannie Helen Burroughs

At times we feel wounded, hurt, disappointed, disgusted, resentful, sick of it all. At other times we feel skeptical, outraged, robbed, beaten. We chafe,…

— Nannie Helen Burroughs

To struggle and battle and overcome and absolutely defeat every force designed against us is the only way to achieve.

— Nannie Helen Burroughs

Aspire to be, and all that we are not God will give us credit for trying.

— Nannie Helen Burroughs