Layla Moran Quotes

It's amazing the support we've been able to get from Latinos and just in general from everyone.

Every person has the ability to influence change. I am grateful that my voice counts, and I am able to influence change. But more than that, there is a certain amount of activism that is engrained in me.

My spirit is as strong as ever. I'm still fighting to make the world a safer place, and you can, too.

'Unlikely Brothers' talks about the importance of citizen action and shows why and how we can make a difference.

It's important to be active in the causes that are important to you... That's how we make changes in this world.

I always saw politics as an expansion of my role as a mom.

There is no degree of human suffering which in and of itself is going to bring about change. Only organisation can change things.

Anybody intelligent enough to realize what America is, is not going to sit around and do nothing about it. They're going to be the same way that I am. They're going to be the same way our fans are. They're going to be pissed.

I learnt that if I want to make any difference, or changes to my world, then I've got to be involved. We need passion - that's how things change.

I was a sports fan, but I also went to peace marches.

I am a victim-oriented person. I like to see that the victims know that they have a voice.

The party has to be much more. It has to connect in a real way with rank-and-file members and be their voice.

I guess, as an Emanuel, I have a voice that carries.

We should never get so comfortable that we cease to struggle for what is in the best interest of our people.

If you don't like what's going on, you have to get involved.

For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.

Never Tire of Protesting

I've played hundreds of protests. I've marched on dozens of picket lines. I've strummed my guitar at innumerable demonstrations.

Most Hoosiers underestimate their ability to effect change.

History shows us that in times of people feeling like they are in need of some sort of rebellion or protests, the artists rise because the poetry we create about pain and its relationship to culture in the world begins to soothe and heal people who are feeling confused or afraid.

Organize, agitate, educate, must be our war cry.

I was in Toronto when the big Women's March was going on, and I thought, 'Well, I've never been to a protest, and I can't sit this one out, and they're having a gathering here in Toronto, so I may as well go,' and gosh, I didn't expect 60,000 or 65,000 people to be there - it was huge! It was something that I didn't feel I could sit out at all.

If you ever think about me, and you ain't gonna do no revolutionary act, forget about me. I don't want myself on your mind if you're not going to work for the people.

Activism isn't something you just kind of get involved in and then turn your back on it.

I am on the side of the people.