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Category: Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm

I know that millions of Americans from all walks of life agree with me that leadership does not mean putting the ear to the ground to follow public opinion, but to have the vision of what is necessary and the courage to make it possible.

Life, Courage, Vision

Shirley Chisholm

I want history to remember me… not as the first black woman to have made a bid for the presidency of the United States, but as a black woman who lived in the 20th century and who dared to be herself. I want to be remembered as a catalyst for change in America.

Change, America, Woman

Shirley Chisholm

At present, our country needs women’s idealism and determination, perhaps more in politics than anywhere else.

Determination, Politics

Shirley Chisholm

The emotional, sexual, and psychological stereotyping of females begins when the doctor says: It’s a girl.

Girl, Doctor, Emotional

Shirley Chisholm

Of my two ‘handicaps’ being female put many more obstacles in my path than being black.

Shirley Chisholm

There is little place in the political scheme of things for an independent creative personality for a fighter. Anyone who takes that role must pay a price.

Shirley Chisholm

Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.

helping, people

Shirley Chisholm

When morality comes up against profit, it is seldom that profit loses.

capitalism, compassion, ethics, greed

Shirley Chisholm

The emotional, sexual, and psychological stereotyping of females begins when the doctor says: “It’s a girl.

Shirley Chisholm

If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.

equality, inclusion

Shirley Chisholm

Racism is so universal in this country, so widespread, and deep-seated, that it is invisible because it is so normal.

Shirley Chisholm

No matter what men think, abortion is a fact of life. Women have always had them; they always have and they always will. Are they going to have good ones or bad ones? Will the good ones be reserved for the rich, while the poor women go to quacks?

abortion-rights, feminism, reproductive-rights