10 Quotes From People Who Demanded Respect

Beth DreherUpdated: Feb. 09, 2017

From a civil rights icon to a feminist who fought for women's rights, these ten social reformers spoke out for the greater good. Use their wise words to inspire confidence.

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Malcolm X on Telling the Truth

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Rosa Parks on Doing the Right Thing

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Langston Hughes on Persistence

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Nelson Mandela on Courage

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Jane Goodall on Making a Difference

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Betty Friedan on the Power of Women

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Jackie Robinson on Respect

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Susan B. Anthony on Independence

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Ray Charles on Seizing the Day

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Hillary Clinton on Potential

Originally Published:October 13, 2015

Originally Published in Reader's Digest