Accepting Quote by Robert Kennedy
“Prejudice exists and probably will continue to 'but we have tried to make progress and we are making progress. We are not going to accept the status quo.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the Democratic National Convention, 1968
Societal bias persists, yet active effort can drive improvement; complacency must be rejected.
In simple terms: Prejudice remains but can be reduced by action.
Key Takeaway
Commit to challenging unfair norms.
Themes
justice
progress
activism
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- policy advocacy
- education reform
Key Concepts
social change
civil rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What concrete steps can you take to combat bias?
- How do you measure progress?
A Different Perspective
Change is slow and faces resistance; progress may stall without sustained pressure.
