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
A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good. Barbara Jordan commonformgood Change image and share on social
More is required of public officials than slogans and handshakes and press releases. More is required. We must hold ourselves strictly accountable. We must provide the people with a vision of the future. Barbara Jordan accountablefuturehandshake share on social
The imperative is to define what is right and do it. Barbara Jordan defineimperative 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
What the people want is very simple - they want an America as good as its promise. Barbara Jordan americagoodpeople Change image and share on social
Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power. Barbara Jordan blackbraincall Change image and share on social
A government is invigorated when each of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation. Barbara Jordan futuregovernmentinvigorate Change image and share on social
We must not become the new puritans and reject our society. We must address and master the future together. It can be done if we restore the belief that we share a sense of national community, that we share a common national endeavor. It can be done. Barbara Jordan addressbeliefcommon share on social
Life is too large to hang out a sign: 'For Men Only.' Barbara Jordan hanglargelife Change image and share on social