I believe, the NAACP began to try to organize parents of Negro children to file petitions with the boards of education regarding… — Ella Baker Copy Share Image
...Negroes must concern themselves with every single means of struggle: legal, illegal, passive, active, violent and non- violent… They must harass, debate,… — Lorraine Hansberry Copy Share Image
God extends his grace to his people (and mankind in general) when he destroys the wicked, because in destroying the wicked, he… — Andrew Sandlin Copy Share Image
... so our customary practice of prayer was brought to mind: how through our ignorance and inexperience in the ways of love… — Julian of Norwich Copy Share Image
It is subversive to set up inquisitions like this, state or national, into the thoughts and consciences of Americans. . . .… — Florence Luscomb Copy Share Image
Marshes that are stagnant and have no outlets either by rivers or ditches, like the Pomptine marshes, merely putrefy as they stand,… — Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Copy Share Image
The petition of persons under eighteen, praying that I would free all slave children, and the heading of which petition it appears… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
In our country, [habeas corpus ] means that if you've been sentenced and convicted in a state court, either to death or… — Nat Hentoff Copy Share Image
All is not done when we have spoken to God by prayer; our petitions are to be pursued with real endeavours. — Benjamin Whichcote Copy Share Image
I think e-mail petitions are an illusion. It gives people the illusion that they're participating in some meaningful political action. — Howard Rheingold Copy Share Image
Of the five rights listed in the First Amendment. - religion, speech, press, assembly, petition - the very first right protected is… — Steve Daines Copy Share Image
It is impossible, in my mind, to distinguish between the refusal to receive a petition, or its summary rejection by some general… — Caleb Cushing Copy Share Image
I did very much like [Barack] Obama's attack on fossil fuel subsidies for fossil fuel companies. We asked for that in demonstrations… — Bill McKibben Copy Share Image
A political animal can be defined as a body that will go on circulating a petition even with its heart cut out. — Wallace Stegner Copy Share Image
Thou art coming to a King, large petitions with thee bring, for His grace and power are such none can ever ask… — John Newton Copy Share Image
Concerted voices of heartfelt petitions in Arabic all pleading for divine intervention are abruptly silenced as the drone ensures fatalities by injecting… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The right of petition, I have said, was not conferred on the People by the Constitution, but was a pre-existing right, reserved… — Caleb Cushing Copy Share Image
I maintain that the House is bound by the Constitution to receive the petitions; after which, it will take such method of… — Caleb Cushing Copy Share Image
Sometimes we may ask God for success, and He gives us physical and mental stamina. We might plead for prosperity, and we… — David A. Bednar Copy Share Image
I do not allow myself to be moved by anything except the law. If there has been a mistake in the law,… — William Howard Taft Copy Share Image
If a State has reliable scientific information that demonstrates that a warning is needed for a particular food, then in the interest… — Nathan Deal Copy Share Image
In 70s America, protest used to be very effective, but in subsequent decades municipalities have sneakily created a web of 'overpermiticisation' -… — Naomi Wolf Copy Share Image
Amen meaneth assuredly, namely, that I am sure that petitions of this kind are accepted by my Heavenly Father, and heard by… — Martin Luther Copy Share Image
The child asks of the Father whom he knows. Thus, the essence of Christian prayer is not general adoration, but definite, concrete… — Dietrich Bonhoeffer Copy Share Image
It is a kind of pride to insist that none of our prayers should ever be petitions for our own needs: for… — Thomas Merton Copy Share Image
Thus they have an idol that they petition for victory in war; another for success in their labors; and so for everything… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I have so fixed the habit in my own mind that I never raise a glass of water to my lips without… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
My God loves everybody, and if yours doesn't, that's your prerogative, but don't tell me how to live my life and don't… — Sophia Bush Copy Share Image
I see women who have this struggle between what they know is right, what they know is necessary, what they know is… — Elizabeth Gilbert Copy Share Image
I beseech those whose piety will permit them reverently to petition, that they will pray for this union, and ask that He… — Sam Houston Copy Share Image
The CONCEPT is though that you have to get an AGREEMENT BY CONTRACT and you KNOW that they are NOT going to… — Jack Smith Copy Share Image
How happy it is to believe, with a steadfast assurance, that our petitions are heard even while we are making them; and… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
The White House announced that it has rejected several petitions to legalize marijuana. They say it has nothing to do with politics.… — Jimmy Fallon Copy Share Image
That which brought me into the capacity I now stand in, was the Petition and Advice given me by you, who, in… — Oliver Cromwell Copy Share Image
The problems of our day loom ominously before us. Surrounded by the sophistication of modern living, we look heavenward for that unfailing… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
O God, make us desperate, and grant us faith and boldness to approach Your throne and make our petitions known, knowing that… — Nancy Leigh DeMoss Copy Share Image
Ministers should not pray so loud, and long, as to exhaust the strength. It is not necessary to weary the throat and… — Ellen G. White Copy Share Image
Where did you get the idea you aren't allowed to petition the universe with prayer? You are part of this universe, Liz.… — Elizabeth Gilbert Copy Share Image
Many intellectuals in America and in Europe, they are in the habit of taking sides: who are the bad guys? who are… — Amos Oz Copy Share Image
I've always been a big supporter of the Constitutional right of the people to peaceably assemble and petition government for redress of… — Lowell P. Weicker, Jr Copy Share Image
![“In our country, [habeas corpus ] means that if you've been sentenced and convicted in a state court, either to death or to some other kind of sentence, you have the right to petition a federal court to review what happened to you. And until [Bill] Clinton, you had three, four, five, even more…” quote by Nat Hentoff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6e3/nat-hentoff-1615_able_in-our-country-habeas-corpus-means-that_2424187.jpg)
![“I did very much like [Barack] Obama's attack on fossil fuel subsidies for fossil fuel companies. We asked for that in demonstrations and petitions, and now we'll try to push it forward.” quote by Bill McKibben](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a8/bill-mckibben-1057_barack_i-did-very-much-like-barack-obama-s-atta_2276456.jpg)
