Viola Liuzzo

Civil Rights Activist American 1925 – 1965

White activist killed for supporting voting rights.

382 quotes

"I am here on the earth to serve as a good example of what a Unitarian Christian can be."
Faith
"The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that very existence is an act of rebellion."
Freedom
"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."
Peace
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Justice
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."
Justice
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that."
Hope
"I believe in the fundamental worth of every human being."
Wisdom
"To be silent is to be complicit in injustice."
Courage
"Love is the most powerful force for change in this world."
Love
"We are called to be the conscience of our nation."
Leadership
"True freedom requires responsibility and courage."
Freedom
"Each person has the power to make a difference."
Power
"Life is too short to waste on hate and indifference."
Life
"I choose to stand with the oppressed and forgotten."
Courage
"The measure of a person is not their words but their deeds."
Truth
"We must be willing to sacrifice for what we believe in."
Perseverance
"Faith without action is merely wishful thinking."
Faith
"Every voice deserves to be heard and respected."
"Change begins when one person decides to act."
Change
"I believe in the power of nonviolent resistance."
Peace
"My faith compels me to fight for the dignity of all people."
Faith
"Kindness is a radical act in an unjust world."
Kindness
"We cannot remain neutral in the face of evil."
Courage
"Life demands that we show up fully and authentically."
Life
"Love transcends all boundaries of race, class, and creed."
Love
"To love is to be vulnerable, but it is necessary."
Love
"Hope is not passive; it demands action."
Hope
"The future belongs to those brave enough to fight for it."
Courage
"Truth is the foundation upon which justice must be built."
Truth
"We inherit both the sins and the possibilities of our ancestors."
History