25 powerful quotes that speak volumes in the fight against racism

“Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict—alternatives to passive or aggressive responses, alternatives to violence.” —Dorothy Thompson, journalist

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” —Muhammad Ali, activist, philanthropist and professional boxer

“The need for change bulldozed a road down the centre of my mind.” —Maya Angelou, poet, civil rights activist

“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.” —Indira Gandhi, former prime minister of India

Here are more inspirational quotes from powerful women.

“Ideologies separate us. Dreams and anguish bring us together.” –Eugene Ionesco, Romanian-French playwright

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Martin Luther King, Jr

Now read about 50 of the world’s most admired women.

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Source: RD.com