We are a people in a quandary about the present. We are a people in search of our future. We are a people in search of a national community. Barbara Jordan communityfuturenational 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
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
Life is too large to hang out a sign: 'For Men Only.' Barbara Jordan hanglargelife Change image and share on social
There is no obstacle in the path of young people who are poor or members of minority groups that hard work and preparation cannot cure. Barbara Jordan curegrouphard Change image and share on social
It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision. Barbara Jordan debatedecisiondeliberation 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
I believe that women have a capacity for understanding and compassion which man structurally does not have, does not have it because he cannot have it. He's just incapable of it. Barbara Jordan capacitycompassionincapable 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
The citizens of America expect more. They deserve and they want more than a recital of problems. Barbara Jordan americacitizendeserve Change image and share on social
