barbara jordan

“ If you're going to play the game properly, you'd better know every rule. ”

“ Life is too large to hang out a sign: For Men Only. ”

“ It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision. ”

“ Just remember the world is not a playground but a schoolroom. Life is not a holiday but an education. One eternal lesson for us all: to teach us how better we should love. ”

“ Our concept of governing is derived from our view of people. It is a concept deeply rooted in a set of beliefs firmly etched in the national conscience, of all of us. ”

“ I think it no accident that most of those emigrating to America in the 19th century identified with the Democratic Party. We are a heterogeneous party made up of Americans of diverse backgrounds. ”

“ Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power. ”

“ Its a remarkable opportunity to have an impact on the generation that will succeed me. ”

“ I have confidence that we can form this kind of national community. ”

“ I really do not have much interest in being a symbol. ”