I grew up in a very religious family and it is the motivating force to every thing I do. I am fortunate to have had adults all around me who really lived their faith, in helping other people and doing the best you can do. The world wasn't so wonderful back then, with segregated rule in the South. But we were never hopeless and we never despaired because we had adults out there struggling with us, being there for us, and buffering us.
Marian Wright EdelmanAmidst protestations of 'Who can be against the children?' too few people are FOR children when it really matters.
Marian Wright EdelmanThere are levels of outrage, and there's a point at which you can't be trespassed upon anymore.
Marian Wright Edelman