Charles Diggs Quotes
In talking about the Emmett Till murder trial, you have to repeat the atmosphere. This is Mississippi in 1955, with a long history of intimidation of witnesses and fear on the part of blacks to testify, in racial situations in particular. For someone like Mose Wright and others to testify against white defendants in a situation like this was historic.
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I love whimsical things and forests. I'm really into all that.
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Child slavery is a crime against humanity. Humanity itself is at stake here. A lot of work still remains, but I will see the end of child labor in my lifetime.
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I don't like violence.
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A woman tries to get all she can out of a man, and a man tries to get all he can into a woman.
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There are so many people working so hard and achieving so little.
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I always felt I needed to teach to survive.
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In a tournament, even though there are team scores, it's calculated and it's a lot more individual. There is more honor to say you're not just better than the opposing schools' wrestler, you're the best wrestler in your weight class. Plus there are lot more awards to win in a tournament.
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Sin ought to be something exquisite, my dear boy.
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Probably on the second of February, I will not be able to answer in the morning. I'll have to probably answer at night.
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There is simple ignorance, which is the source of lighter offenses, and double ignorance, which is accompanied by a conceit of wisdom.
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For what are we born if not to aid one another?
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Thankfully, I'm not put in a position where I'm made to feel like I can't live my life.
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Spader and I were nearly killed. Three times. We were also robbed and witnessed a gruesome murder. Happy birthday to me!
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By noiselessly going to a prison a civil-resister ensures a calm atmosphere.
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In talking about the Emmett Till murder trial, you have to repeat the atmosphere. This is Mississippi in 1955, with a long history of intimidation of witnesses and fear on the part of blacks to testify, in racial situations in particular. For someone like Mose Wright and others to testify against white defendants in a situation like this was historic.
