Quotes by Barbara Jordan

For all of its uncertainty, we cannot flee the future.

A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good.

It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision.

Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.

There is no obstacle in the path of young people who are poor or members of minority groups that hard work and preparation cannot cure.