Bayard Rustin quotes - page 2

The principal factors which influenced my life are 1) nonviolent tactics; 2) constitutional means; 3) democratic procedures; 4) respect for human personality; 5) a belief that all people are one. (Bayard Rustin)
We in America reject planning except for the private sector of the economy, so what we have is democratic socialization for the rich and rugged individualism for the poor. View quote
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the basic spiritual truth that men are brothers in the sight of God. View quote
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Today I feel that God motivates me to use my whole being to combat by nonviolent means the ever-growing racial tension in the United States; at the same time the state directs that I shall do its will; which of these dictates can I follow-that of God or that of the state? Surely, I must at all times attempt to obey the law of the state. But when the will of God and the will of the state conflict, I am compelled to follow the will of God. If I cannot continue in my present vocation, I must resist. View quote
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I must protest racial discrimination in the armed forces, which is not only morally indefensible but also in clear violation of the Act. This does not, however, imply that I could have a part in conforming to the Act if discrimination were eliminated. View quote
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It is always timely and virtuous to change-to take in all humility a new path. View quote
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