Quotes about Advocacy
We could double our chances by working for one of these candidates, not against the other. For now, I've figured out how to answer reporters when they ask if I'm supporting Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. I just say yes.
— Gloria Steinem
Politics are a part of daily life.
— Gloria Steinem
I don't know enough to be a feminist." Or even "I'm not smart enough to be a feminist." It breaks my heart.
— Gloria Steinem
Let our voices be heard. I hope they will not be shrill voices, but, I hope we shall speak with such conviction that those to whom we speak shall know of the strength of our feeling and the sincerity of our efforts.
— Gordon Hinckley
Nobody wants his cause near as bad as he wants to talk about his cause.
— Will Rogers
As women, we must stand up for ourselves. We must stand up for each other. We must stand up for justice for all.
— Michelle Obama
Activism is something that no one can fake. You get angry. You cry. But you never throw in your towel, because that anger is what is propelling you to further action.
— Leymah Gbowee
I have met thousands and thousands of pro-choice men and women. I have never met anyone who is pro-abortion.
— Hillary Clinton
It is by standing up for the rights of girls and women that we truly measure up as men.
— Desmond Tutu
Get up. Stand up. Speak up. Do something.
— Tarana Burke
I don't like to see people get kicked around. You have to stand up for them.
— Luis Alberto Urrea
I think dad would be very proud of young people standing up to promote truth, justice and equality.
— Martin Luther King III