Coleman Young Quotes

#1. We must take the profit out of prejudice.

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#2. There is no brilliant single stroke that is going to transform the water into wine or straw into gold.

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#3. We need to dream big dreams, propose grandoise means if we are to recapture the excitement, the vibrancy, and pride we once had.

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#4. Racism is like high blood pressure - the person who has it doesn't know he has it until he drops over with a God damned stroke. There are no symptoms of racism. The victim of racism is in a much better position to tell you whether or not you're a racist than you are.

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#5. I've learned over a period of years there are setbacks when you come up against the immovable object; sometimes the object doesn't move.

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#6. You can't look forward and backward ...

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#7. Swearing is an art form. You can express yourself much more exactly, much more succinctly, with properly used curse words.

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#8. You can't look forward and backward at the same time.

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#9. Courage is one step ahead of fear.

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