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
Let there be no illusions about the difficulty of forming this kind of a national community. It's tough, difficult, not easy. But a spirit of harmony will survive in America only if each of us remembers that we share a common destiny. Barbara Jordan americacommoncommunity 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 have a positive vision of the future founded on the belief that the gap between the promise and reality of America can one day be finally closed. We believe that. Barbara Jordan americabeliefclose Change image and 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
Let each person do his or her part. If one citizen is unwilling to participate, all of us are going to suffer. For the American idea, though it is shared by all of us, is realized in each one of us. Barbara Jordan americancitizenidea Change image and 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
In other times, I could stand here and give this kind of exposition on the beliefs of the Democratic Party and that would be enough. But today that is not enough. People want more. Barbara Jordan beliefdemocraticexposition 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
