Dr. King used to say, 'I was sitting in the back of the bus, but my mind was always up front.' Don't let anybody tell you that you can't do it. You aim high and you work very hard and now I think it's clear that you can be anything you want to.
Marian Wright EdelmanBeing considerate of others will take your children further in life than any college degree.
Marian Wright EdelmanYou can achieve much in life if you don't mind doing the work and giving someone else the credit.
Marian Wright EdelmanWe are not going to deal with the violence in our communities, our homes, and our nation, until we learn to deal with the basic ethic of how we resolve our disputes and to place an emphasis on peace in the way we relate to one another.
Marian Wright Edelman