What is the quality of your intent?
—Thurgood Marshall
Topics: Purpose, Intentions
Lawlessness is lawlessness. Anarchy is anarchy is anarchy. Neither race nor color nor frustration is an excuse for either lawlessness or anarchy.
—Thurgood Marshall
In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.
—Thurgood Marshall
Topics: Humanity, Idleness, One liners, Humankind
A child born to a Black mother in a state like Mississippi has exactly the same rights as a white baby born to the wealthiest person in the United States. It’s not true, but I challenge anyone to say it is not a goal worth working for.
—Thurgood Marshall
Topics: Race, Racism
I have a lifetime appointment and I intend to serve it. I expect to die at 110, shot by a jealous husband.
—Thurgood Marshall
Topics: Retirement
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