Barbara Jordan Quotes

We believe in equality for all, and privileges for none. This is a belief that each American regardless of background has equal standing in the public forum, all of us. Because we believe this idea so firmly, we are an inclusive, rather than an exclusive party. Let everybody come.

Barbara Jordan

One thing is clear to me: we, as human beings, must be willing to accept people who are different from ourselves.

Barbara Jordan

Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.

Barbara Jordan

If you're going to play the game properly you'd better know every rule.

Barbara Jordan