The best Quotes by Carola Rackete

There are people who seriously think sea rescue activists like me rescue Black lives because we hate white people. Some white people feel personally threatened by the fact that human rights apply to everyone equally.

It's our "white" responsibility to make sure people who speak out about racism are safe at all times. This means ending structural racism in our societies, authorities and media.

Men must be free to do what they believe. It is not our right to punish one for thinking what they do, no matter how much we disagree.

Education is the most powerful weapon you can choose to change the world.

We build too many walls and not enough bridges.

With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censored, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

To overthrow oppression has been sanctioned by humanity and is the highest aspiration of every free man.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
I have a dream today.

We're all human, aren't we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.

Our constitution includes this wonderful article 1: "Human dignity is inviolable." What we're experiencing every day: Aggression against Jews, aggression against immigrants, violence and hate speech - that's what we have to stand up against!

Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.

They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy.

We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It's our basic human right.

People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn't true. I was not tired physically... No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.

For history tells us that while these truths may be self-evident, they have never been self-executing; that while freedom is a gift from God, it must be secured by His people here on Earth.

Nations were the most foolish of mortal inventions. No man is worth more than another, wherever he is from.

Nationalists are saying, "you're disrespecting our flag." Well, you know what else is disrespectful to our flag? Racism.

God judges men by their hearts, not by the color of their skins.

America promises equal opportunity to everyone, no matter who you are. You can go to a good school, get a great job, live in a great house. But non of that is possible without that white man's stamp of approval.

I have never really understood why in this country so many people look down on black people.

The greatest danger for all of us begins with forgetting. With no longer remembering what we inflict upon one another when we tolerate antisemitism and racism in our midst.

Let's speak the truth: People are protesting because Black people have been treated as less than human in America. Because our country has never fully addressed the systemic racism that has plagued our country since its earliest days. It is the duty of every American to fix. In times like this, silence is complicity.

It is not enough to be "not a racist". We have to be anti-racist!

I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of color in our country. We have had enough.

I believe race is too heavy a burden to carry into the 21st century. It's time to lay it down. We all came here in different ships, but now we're all in the same boat.

We must treat the disease of racism. This means we must understand the disease.

Racists are irrational and illogical in their attempts to justify their prejudices.

We must acknowledge that issues like systemic racism, economic inequality, and the achievement gap are the result of manmade policies.

All empty souls tend toward extreme opinions.

The problem is that my generation was pacified into believing that racism existed only in our history books.

I find racism disgusting! If I were younger, I would go into politics.

To criticize a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous, but to criticize their religion, that is a right. That is a freedom.

Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.

Apartheid is the rule of the gun and the hangman.

If you see German soldiers, don't panic. They are here to help.

I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I'm voting for Kamala Harris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.

Donald Trump was fired by 81 million people. Clearly he is having a very difficult time processing that.

It's been the honor of my lifetime to serve as your president. I love the job - but I love my country more.

I am sorry on behalf of most, if not close to all, of Australia at this point. I'm sorry about Raygun and that we broke dancing.

I don't think you understand how Australians work. Once we get a hold of a good quality meme, we drive it into the ground until we die. We're all still dropping the old "I pulled a Bradbury" and that happened over 20 years ago.

I really appreciate the positivity and I'm glad I was able to bring some joy into your lives. That's what I hoped. I didn't realise that would also open the door to so much hate which has, frankly, been pretty devastating.

Don't be afraid to be different, go out there and represent yourself, you never know where that's gonna take you.

Since the day I announced my candidacy, I set out to find a partner who can help unite our nation and move us forward—a fighter for the middle class and patriot who believes in the promise of America. I am here today because I found such a leader: Governor Tim Walz.

Thank you, Kamala Harris, for the trust that you've placed in me. And maybe more so, thank you for bringing back the joy. I couldn't be prouder to be on this ticket - and to help make you the next President of the United States.