Eleanor Holmes Norton quotes

On the road to equality there is no better place for blacks to detour around American values than in forgoing its example in the treatment of its women and the organization of its family. (Eleanor Holmes Norton)
If diversity is what is a central value in every selective university in the United States, then it ought to be seen as a compelling interest by the Supreme Court. View quote
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Men without jobs do not form families. View quote
Eleanor Holmes Norton
With children no longer the universally accepted reason for marriage, marriages are going to have to exist on their own merits. View quote
Eleanor Holmes Norton
There is no reason to repeat bad history. View quote
Eleanor Holmes Norton
There are not many males, black or white, who wish to get involved with a woman who's committed to her own development. View quote
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Unidentified Congressman: Will the gentleman yield? Norton: I will not yield, sir! The District of Columbia has spent two hundred and six years yielding! View quote
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

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Occupation: American Lawyer
Born: June 13, 1937
Quotes count: 7
Wikipedia: Eleanor Holmes Norton

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