I do not think that the mere fact of living longer is of val... - Bayard Rustin

"I do not think that the mere fact of living longer is of value, if the quality of that life is diminished."

Bayard Rustin Health

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."

"You can't expect to be happy if you're surrounded by mess."

"Health and happiness - these are true wealth"

"How can you live like this? It's like a pigsty!"

"You're going to get sick living like this."