Quotes by John Howard Griffin, Black Like Me

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“DESEGREGATE THE BUSES WITH THIS 7 POINT PROGRAM:1. Pray for guidance.2. Be courteous and friendly.3. Be neat and clean.4. Avoid loud talk.5. Do not argue.6. Report incidents immediately.7. Overcome...”
— John Howard Griffin, Black Like Me
civil-disobedience disagreements hatred pacifism

“The real story is the universal one of men who destroy the souls and bodies of other men (and in the process destroy themselves) for reasons neither really understands. It is the story of the perse...”
— John Howard Griffin, Black Like Me
bigotry hatred

“He was not talking with US, but with his IMAGE of us.”
— John Howard Griffin, Black Like Me
prejudice stereotypes

“I'm annoyed by those who love mankind but are discourteous to people.”
— John Howard Griffin, Black Like Me
graciousness hypocrisy idealism

“A love for his child was so profound, it spilled over to all humanity.”
— John Howard Griffin, Black Like Me
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