Ivanka Trump Quotes

I think direct political action, civil disobedience, in particular, is something to be taken very seriously.

Protests are part of our democracy.

Maybe we should raise our voices, ask somebody why. But demonstrations are a drag, besides we're much too high.

Revolt by all means, but only on one issue at a time. To do more would be to confuse the whips.

It's important that people press from the outside. It's important that people are able to make change from the inside. Both of those things are important. Protest is fundamentally a political act.

I think my voice would be great as a protestor but also it would be, and has been, very powerful for charity.

The big dividing line is not and has never been between those who advocate more or less militant forms of resistance, or between mainstream and grassroots activists. The dividing line is between those who do something and those who do nothing.

I'm always happy when I'm protesting.

You'd think one day we'd learn. You don't get anything unless you fight for it, united and with visible numbers. If ACT UP taught us anything, it taught us that.

I want to make activism a bigger part of my life, while hopefully maintaining the opportunity to help out causes that I really care about. And being an actor allows me to do that. Shooting a Cisco commercial allows me to do that. I mean, doing all these things allows me to talk about these issues. But don't think there aren't those moments where I'm like, "What am I doing? I have to quit my job and chain myself to a tree." Believe me, I have those moments.

It's useful for activists just to be out there to keep you mindful and not get complacent, even if ultimately you think some of their criticism is misguided.

If the government fails to listen to your demands, then you will decide what is best for you.

I have never been an activist for anything.

In order to have your voice be heard in Washington, you have to make some little contribution.

I have never had a vote, and I have raised hell all over this country. You don't need a vote to raise hell! You need convictions and a voice!

The voice of dissent must be heard.

I think my mom exposed me to the concept of using your voice for anything you care about.

If there are things that some think are wrong, then people have the right to speak up.

When I was in high school, people would ask me what I wanted to do, and I would always say I wanted to 'lead marches and give speeches.'

You don't need role models to be part of a social movement as long as you care about the issues.

I support anybody that does have a grievance to be able to air it, and that's it.

When you got a chance to speak out about something, I feel like you should, and a lot of people will follow you around the country.

Each of us should choose which course of action we must take; education, conventional political action, or even peaceful civil disobedience to bring about necessary changes, but let it not be said that we did nothing.

It's the reason why I am always interested in engaging in people who are pushing us and pushing against the status quo. But having been an activist, the only thing that I'm always encouraging activists to do is, once you have raised the issue, and even through controversial means, you have to come behind it with an agenda and the possibility of reconciliation if power meets your demands.

While living in exile I have become the loudspeaker for the people of Iran.