The principal factors which influenced my life are 1) nonvio... - Bayard Rustin

"The principal factors which influenced my life are 1) nonviolence; 2) homosexuality; 3) being a Quaker."

Bayard Rustin Truth

Civil Rights Organizer, LGBTQ+ Pioneer American 1912–1987

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"If there is no struggle, there is no progress."

"We are all tied together in a single garment of destiny."

"I must say that I am not afraid. I was not born to be afraid; I was born to be free."

"The function of a citizen and a lawyer must be independent, dedicated to the truth and to justice."

"Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

"You must always be honest with the people you love."

"Truth always comes out in the end."

"Honesty is always the best policy."