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In place of equal respect, the nation offered women the Miss America beauty pageant, established in 1920-the same year women won the vote. — Susan Faludi
The settler makes history and is conscious of making it. And because he constantly refers to the history of his mother country, he clearly indicates… — Frantz Fanon
Our nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white-separate and unequal. — Unknown Author
We are called to speak for the weak, for the voiceless, for the victims of our nation and for those it calls enemy, for no… — Martin Luther King, Jr.
More money is put into prisons than into schools. That, in itself, is the description of a nation bent on suicide. I mean, what is… — Jonathan Kozol
Civilization is not a spontaneous generation with any race or nation known to history, but the torch to be handed from race to race from… — Kelly Miller
The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation, because in the degradation of women, the very fountains of life are poisoned… — Lucretia Mott
I see one-third of a nation ill-housed, ill-clad, ill-nourished. — Franklin D. Roosevelt
The Fourth of July-memorable in the history of our nation as the great day of independence to its countrymen-had no claim upon our sympathies. They… — Henry McNeal Turner
No nation as rich as ours should have so many people isolated on islands of poverty in such a sea of material wealth. — Andrew Young
Let us today seek to find that place within each of us where dreams are made, where our highest aspirations take shape. Let us confirm… — Dennis Kucinich
We've got a nation of people who have one eye looking out for the next speed camera, another looking for a speed limit sign and… — Paul Smith
The stern hand of fate has scourged us to an elevation where we can see the great everlasting things which matter for a nation -… — David Lloyd George
When a nation is filled with strife, then do patriots flourish. — Laozi
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… — Barack Obama
When the safety of America is threatened, we will spend any amount of money. The real safety of our nation is preparing this next generation… — Geoffrey Canada
It is in a way a mystery that, instead of demanding that their governments give primary attention to their own needs and aspirations, most of… — J. William Fulbright
I have never accepted what many people have kindly said - namely that I inspired the nation. Their will was resolute and remorseless, and as… — Winston Churchill
Both parties deprecated war; but one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive; and the other would accept war rather than… — Abraham Lincoln
The primary, the most urgent requirement is the promotion of education. It is inconceivable that any nation should achieve prosperity and success unless this paramount,… — Abdu'l-BahÃ¡
We believe that this initiative is a critical first step in our nation s effort to provide every student with a comprehensive, content rich and… — Unknown Author
With the states release today of a set of clear and consistent academic standards, our nation is one step closer to supporting effective teaching in… — Bill Gates
I would be the last to disparage the genius of the politicians who make our laws," Hutchison wrote around that time, "the writers who make… — Bruce Hutchison
How different the world would look, how different the state of our nation would be, if there were more sanctified priestly souls! These are souls… — Basilea Schlink
Intercession is truly universal work for the Christian. No place is closed to intercessory prayer. No continent - no nation - no organization - no… — Richard Halverson

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