William J. Brennan Jr. Quotes

Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization.

Human Rights

Is the Jew a man? He is bone of my bone, and flesh of my flesh, my fellow; and he shall not, if I can prevent it, be a slave! I demand for him equal rights and privileges, and a place within the pale of the Constitution!" Let all the people say, Even so, AMEN!

Human rights must work to uplift human dignity.

What is the American dream? The American dream is one big tent. One big tent. And on that big tent you have four basic promises: equal protection under the law, equal opportunity, equal access, and fair share.

Emancipation - what is meant by it? Simply that the slaves shall cease to be held as property and shall henceforth be held and treated as human beings. Simply, that we should take our feet from off their necks.

I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for.

The right to happiness is fundamental.

I like the religion that teaches liberty, equality and fraternity.

The quest for freedom, dignity, and the rights of man will never end.

One man’s right is every man’s right.

Workers are not to be treated as slaves; justice demands that the dignity of human personality be respected in them

Advocacy is a faith commitment to be part of God's plan for a just world - a world where each person's dignity and worth is valued. A world where everyone has a say in decisions that affect their lives.

We are not fighting for integration, nor are we fighting for separation. We are fighting for recognition as human beings. We are fighting for human rights.

When we achieve human rights and human dignity for all people - they will build a peaceful, sustainable, and just world.

I believe in civil rights. Every man is born equal and should be treated as human.

All men are created equal.

Nobody's lesser or greater; that's what our Constitution is about.

Everyone must have their rights, and in fact everyone gets their rights.

I think I'm a humanist. I believe all humans should have equal rights to live, express, flourish, love and dissent, irrespective of their gender, caste, class, socio-economic strata, disabilities, political stance, religion or faith.

If people take the fight for justice seriously in their own country and with partners and immigrants in their community and folks in the international community, I believe that we will see human rights for all people affirmed.

The fence and the boundary line are the symbols of the spirit of justice. They set the limits upon each man's interest to prevent one from taking advantage of the other.

Humanity has gained its suit; Liberty will nevermore be without an asylum.

Has justice ever grown in the soil of absolute power? Has not justice always come from the ... heart and spirit of men who resist power?

There are things worth fighting for.