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John Lewis

John Lewis (1940–2020) was an American civil rights leader and U.S. Representative from Georgia who led sit-ins, Freedom Rides, and helped organize the 1963 March on Washington. He served in Congress from 1987 to 2020 and consistently advocated voting rights and nonviolent protest, summarized by his call to make 'good trouble, necessary trouble'.

Quotes: 2

Quotes by John Lewis

Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. — John Lewis

The Courage and Craft of Good Trouble

John Lewis’s exhortation is not an invitation to recklessness; it is a moral summons to purposeful disruption. Good trouble names the kind of principled action that exposes hidden harms, while necessary trouble signals a...

Created on: 9/27/2025

If we are to be truly effective, we must look for the good in others, even when it is hard to find. — John Lewis

The Power of Seeking Good in Others - John Lewis

This quote emphasizes the importance of cultivating empathy by making an effort to see the positive qualities in others, even when it is challenging.

Created on: 1/23/2025