Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans. Barbara Jordan americanbindblaspheme Change image and share on social
But this is the great danger America faces. That we will cease to be one nation and become instead a collection of interest groups: city against suburb, region against region, individual against individual. Each seeking to satisfy private wants. Barbara Jordan americaceasecity share on social
If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce. Barbara Jordan deliverofficialproduce Change image and share on social
Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap. Barbara Jordan afternoonblanketclock Change image and share on social
Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment. Barbara Jordan economiceducationempowerment Change image and share on social
Let's all understand that these guiding principles cannot be discarded for short-term political gains. They represent what this country is all about. They are indigenous to the American idea. And these are principles which are not negotiable. Barbara Jordan americancountrydiscard share on social
We must exchange the philosophy of excuse - what I am is beyond my control for the philosophy of responsibility. Barbara Jordan controlexchangeexcuse Change image and share on social
We call ourselves public servants but I'll tell you this: we as public servants must set an example for the rest of the nation. It is hypocritical for the public official to admonish and exhort the people to uphold the common good. Barbara Jordan admonishcallcommon share on social
One thing is clear to me: We, as human beings, must be willing to accept people who are different from ourselves. Barbara Jordan acceptbeingclear Change image and share on social
For all of its uncertainty, we cannot flee the future. Barbara Jordan fleefutureuncertainty Change image and share on social
