Universal Quotes

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Racism is so universal in this country, so widespread and deepseated, that it is invisible because it is so normal. — Shirley Chisholm
There never were, in the world, two opinions alike, no more than two hairs, or two grains; the most universal quality is diversity. — Michel de Montaigne
Most of the time when "universal" is used, it's just a euphamism for "white"; white themes, white significance, white culture. — Merle Woo
I am firmly convinced that in the world of today all nations will be forced to the conclusion that cooperation for law, justice, and peace… — Cordell Hull
Our motto is to work for peace based on social justice. Our mandate is to improve the condition, health and safety of workers, and our… — David A. Morse
Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home - so close and so small that they cannot be seen… — Eleanor Roosevelt
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights - This great and inspiring instrument was born of an increased sense of responsibility by the international community for… — U Thant
Silence is the universal refuge, the sequel to all dull discourses and all foolish acts, a balm to our every chagrin, as welcome after satiety… — Henry David Thoreau
Controlled, universal disarmament is the imperative of our time. The demand for it by the hundreds of millions whose chief concern is the long future… — Dwight D. Eisenhower
Universal literacy was a 20th-century goal. Before then, reading and writing were skills largely confined to a small, highly educated class of professional people. — Hugh Mackay
Keeping the head still is golf's one universal, unarguable fundamental. — Jack Nicklaus
It is my vision that we all will dedicate the next decade to achieve universal literacy and education for all children, especially for girls. More… — Greg Mortenson
When it is working, you completely go into another place, you're tapping into things that are totally universal, completely beyond your ego and your own… — Keith Haring
Intercession is truly universal work for the Christian. No place is closed to intercessory prayer. No continent - no nation - no organization - no… — Richard Halverson
Universal silence must be taken to imply the consent of the people. — Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Silence is a solvent that destroys personality, and gives us leave to be great and universal. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
No profession or occupation is more pleasing than the military; a profession or exercise both noble in execution (for the strongest, most generous and proudest… — Michel de Montaigne
All nature wears one universal grin. — Henry Fielding
The forests are the flag's of Nature. They appeal to all and awaken inspiring universal feelings. Enter the forest and the boundaries of nations are… — Enos Mills
Give us, O God, the vision which can see Your love in the world in spite of human failure. Give us the faith to trust… — Frank Borman

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