“Advocates of capitalism are very apt to appeal to the sacred principles of liberty, which are embodied in one maxim: The fortunate must not be restrained in the exercise of tyranny over the unfortunate.” — Bertrand Russell …

“It is often easier to become outraged by injustice half a world away than by oppression and discrimination half a block from home. ” — Carl T. Rowan …

“I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights.” — Bishop Desmond Tutu …

“Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” — Eleanor Roosevelt …

“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. …

“Whether we know it or not, most of us crave authenticity, the reality beyond roles, labels and carefully honed personae.” – Gabor Mate, from his book In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction – …

“Democracy works when people claim it as their own.” — Bill Moyers …

“Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.” — Nelson Mandela …

“The American Dream is real only for those who are sleeping!” — Mear One …

“It does not take a majority to prevail … but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.” — Samuel Adams …