America Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
“Justice requires us to remember that when any citizen denies his fellow, saying, 'His color is not mine,' or 'His beliefs are strange and different,' in that moment he betrays America, though his forebears created this nation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Address, 1965
Denial of others’ identity betrays national ideals.
In simple terms: Rejecting differences betrays America.
Key Takeaway
Uphold inclusion to honor the nation.
Themes
justice
inclusion
patriotism
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
civil rights
identity politics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we confront bias without alienating others?
- What actions demonstrate true inclusion?
A Different Perspective
Complex histories can complicate simple inclusion messages.
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