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Barbara Jordan

Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power.

Power

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Barbara Jordan is emphasizing that true strength comes from intelligence and thoughtful ideas rather than identity-based or environmental movements alone. She suggests focusing on knowledge and critical thinking as the most effective way to create change.

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All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.

Character is power.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.