I want to be remembered as a drum major for peace, for right... - John Lewis

"I want to be remembered as a drum major for peace, for righteousness, for justice."

John Lewis

Civil Rights Leader, Congressman American 1940–2020

More from John Lewis

"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic."

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that."

"Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

"Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it."