Hope without action is sentiment; action without hope is des... - Barbara Smith

This quote is attributed to Barbara Smith.

"Hope without action is sentiment; action without hope is despair dressed as pragmatism."

Barbara Smith Hope

Feminist Activist, Scholar American Born 1946 (age 80)

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"The most important thing is that we continue to question, to seek understanding, and to demand justice."

"Love is not something you find. Love is something that finds you."

"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans."

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Hope is what gets us through difficult times."

"I'm not your enemy, kid. I'm trying to save you."

"Redemption is a long road."