The key is that your children are aware that you love them a lot, and that you are there when they really, really need you. If a kid was ill, I would simply leave a meeting and go home. Marian Wright Edelman awarechildhome Change image and share on social
You just need to be a flea against injustice. Enough committed fleas biting strategically can make even the biggest dog uncomfortable and transform even the biggest nation. Marian Wright Edelman bigbitecommit Change image and share on social
We do not have a money problem in America. We have a values and priorities problem. Marian Wright Edelman americamoneypriority Change image and share on social
Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time. Marian Wright Edelman lifepaypurpose Change image and share on social
We must always refill and ensure there is a critical mass of leaders and activists committed to nonviolence and racial and economic justice who will keep seeding and building transforming movements. Marian Wright Edelman activistbuildcommit Change image and share on social
To all those mothers and fathers who are struggling with teen-agers, I say, just be patient: even though it looks like you can't do anything right for a number of years, parents become popular again when kids reach 20. Marian Wright Edelman agerfatherkid share on social
In every seed of good there is always a piece of bad. Marian Wright Edelman badgoodpiece Change image and share on social
Whoever said anybody has a right to give up? Marian Wright Edelman give Change image and share on social
Children under five are the poorest age group in America, and one in four infants, toddlers and preschoolers are poor during the years of greatest brain development. Marian Wright Edelman ageamericabrain Change image and share on social
Being considerate of others will take your children further in life than any college degree. Marian Wright Edelman childcollegeconsiderate Change image and share on social
