Privilege Quotes

1269 quotes by 983 authors

The novel does not seek to establish a privileged language but it insists upon the freedom to portray and analyze the struggle between the different… — Salman Rushdie
Why must we always talk about race anyway? Can't we just be human beings? And Professor Hunk replied - that is exactly what white privilege… — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
To unequal privileges among members of the same society the spirit of our nation is, with one accord, adverse. — Thomas Jefferson
The complete independence of the courts of justice is peculiarly essential in a limited Constitution. By a limited Constitution, I understand one which contains certain… — Alexander Hamilton
To all general purposes we have uniformly been one people each individual citizen everywhere enjoying the same national rights, privileges, and protection. — Alexander Hamilton
There are certain common privileges of a writer, the benefit whereof, I hope, there will be no reason to doubt; particularly, that where I am… — Jonathan Swift
Since it is seldom clear whether intellectual activity denotes a superior mode of being or a vital deficiency, opinion swings between considering intellect a privilege… — Jacques Barzun
And with privilege goes responsibility. — John F. Kennedy
Our duty, privilege, and security are in believing, not in knowing; in trusting God, and not our own understanding. They are to be pitied who… — Charles Hodge
Individuals who have been wronged by unlawful racial discrimination should be made whole; but under our Constitution there can be no such thing as either… — Antonin Scalia
For as long as I can remember, I have been inspired by the achievement of our Founding Fathers. They set forth principles that have endured… — Sonia Sotomayor
Don't complain about growing old â€” many, many people do not have that privilege. — Earl Warren
Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if 5 September is observed as Teachers' Day. — Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Iâ€™ve always considered it a great privilege to be a musician, Iâ€™ve never lost sight of that. — Natalie Merchant
I am infinitely grateful to the life which privileged me. — Jacky Ickx
People of privilege will always risk their complete destruction rather than surrender any material part of their advantage. — John Kenneth Galbraith
Deliver more than you are getting paid to do. The victory of success will be half won when you learn the secret of putting out… — Og Mandino
Know that it is good to work. Work with love, and think of liking it when you do it. It is easy and interesting. It… — Brenda Ueland
It is truly a privilege to be able to support all women's causes on a global level. It is remarkable that something as simple as… — Teri Hatcher
Men fear thought as they fear nothing else on earth - more than ruin, more even than death. Thought is subversive and revolutionary, destructive and… — Bertrand Russell

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