Hey there, today I bring the ultimate collection of Kamala Harris Quotes you need to read! 🌟
Ready to get inspired by one of the most trailblazing figures in modern politics? Today, we’re diving into the wisdom and wit of Kamala Harris, the first female Vice President of the United States and now a candidate for the presidency.
Whether you’re looking for motivation, empowerment, or just a little bit of insight, these quotes from Kamala Harris are sure to resonate.
So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s explore 50 Kamala Harris quotes that will change how you see the world. Enjoy!
50 Kamala Harris Quotes that will Inspire You to Make a Difference
1. “My mother was and will always remain my greatest hero.”
2. “What I want young women and girls to know is: You are powerful and your voice matter.”
3. “My mother would look at me and she’d say, ‘Kamala, you may be the first to do many things, but make sure you are not the last.’ That’s why breaking those barriers is worth it. As much as anything else, it is also to create that path for those who will come after us.”
4. “Women who fought and sacrificed so much for equality and liberty and justice for all, including the black women who are often too often overlooked, but so often prove they are the backbone of our democracy.”
5. “The American dream belongs to all of us.”
6. “While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last. Because every little girl, watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities. And to the children of our country, regardless of your gender. Our country has sent you have a clear message: dream with ambition, lead with conviction and see yourselves in a way that others may not simply because they’ve never seen it before.”
7. “At every step of the way, I’ve been guided by the words I spoke from the first time I stood in a courtroom: ‘Kamala Harris, For the People.'”
8. “Our country’s wounds can be healed. We just have to have the political courage to act.”
9. “It is not a niche to be black in America.”
10. “Together, united, as one country we can be a force for change.”
11. “I was raised to be an independent woman, not the victim of anything.”
12. “Our unity is our strength, and our diversity is our power. We reject the myth of ‘us’ vs. ‘them.’ We are in this together.”
13. “Let me tell you, the reason I made a very conscious decision to become a prosecutor was because I am the child of people who, like those today, were marching and shouting on the streets for justice.”
14. “Anyone who claims to be a leader must speak like a leader. That means speaking with integrity and truth.”
15. “We know the power of the people and we know we are all in this together.”
16. “Protecting our democracy takes struggle. It takes sacrifice. But there is joy in it. And there is progress. Because we, the people, have the power to build a better future.”
17. “We come from different backgrounds — but we were raised, with the same values. Hard work. Honesty. Decency. A belief that we all have a responsibility to look out for one another.”
18. “Our democracy is at its strongest and most powerful when everyone participates.”
19. “I’m opposed to any policy that would deny in our country any human being from access to public safety, public education, or public health, period.”
20. “The criminal justice system punishes people for their poverty.”
21. “American aspiration is what drove the women of this nation, throughout history, to demand equal rights and the authors of the Bill of Rights to claim freedoms that had rarely been written down before.”
22. “I know we are empowered. We are optimistic about our future. We know the strength of unity; we know the strength of America.”
23. “Like it or not, most people prioritize their own safety over the education of someone else’s child. I wanted to make them see that if we didn’t prioritize education now, it would be a public safety matter later.”
24. “What I hope and pray is that we can get to a point where, through what are undoubtedly difficult conversations, we confront the real history of America. Doing it in a way that is motivated by love, but also is fully honest.”
25. “I believe that any child going without an education is a crime.”
26. “Let’s not throw up our hands when it’s time to roll up our sleeves. Not now, not tomorrow. Not ever.”
27. “A patriot is not someone who condones the conduct of our country whatever it does. It is someone who fights every day for the ideals of the country, whatever it takes.”
28. “Racism, anti-Semitism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, these issues are real in our country. And they are born out of hate, hate which over the last couple of years has received new fuel. And we need to call it out when we see it; and I feel very strongly that all of us must speak up when we see it and that no one who is the subject of that hate should ever be made to fight alone.”
29. “The road ahead will not be easy. But America is ready—and so are Joe Biden and I.”
30. “I made a very conscious decision to become a prosecutor. And what I said to my family and friends is look, if we`re going to reform these systems, we should also be on the inside where the decisions are being made.”
31. “Local officials don’t have the ability to make national policy. They have no authority beyond their jurisdiction. But when they land on good ideas, even on a small scale, they can create examples that others can replicate.”
32. “My duty challenge to myself is to be part of the solution, to be a joyful warrier in the battle to come.”
33. “I am not perfect. But I will always speak with decency and moral clarity and treat all people with dignity and respect. I will lead with integrity. I will speak the truth.”
34. “I’ve had a lot of titles over my career, and certainly ‘vice president’ will be great. Bit ‘Momala’ will always be the one that means the most.”
35. “Do not let anyone ever tell you who you are.”
36. “So many people trip in front of them because they’re looking over there or up ahead.”
37. “It is time for us to do what we have been doing and that time, is every day.”
38. “We cannot tolerate a perspective that is about going backward and not understanding womenn have agency. Women have value. Women have authority to make decisions about their own lives and their own bodies.”
39. “There’re something happening all across the country. It’s nos about Joe or me. It’s about you, it’s about us.”
40. “There will be people who say to you, ‘You are out of your lane.’ They are burdened by only having the capacity to see what has always been instead of what can be. But don’t you let that burden you.”
41. “What matters most is that we see ourselves in one another’s struggles.”
42. “I’m fortunate to have a family that is very supportive of the work I do, so I don’t have to live two separate lives.”
43. “Let’s be clear—there is no vaccine for racism. We’ve gotta do the work. For George Floyd, for Breonna Taylor, for the lives of too many others to name. For our children; for all of us.”
44. “There is no roundtable, no lecture, no invitation we will accept to debate the undeniable fact: There were no redeeming qualities to slavery.”
45. “When you lift up women, you lift up families, you lift up communities, you lift up economies – and you lift up America.”
46. “If you are fortunate to have opportunity, it is your duty to make sure other people have those opportunities as well.”
47. “The status of democracy depends fundamentally on the empowerment of women.”
48. “The work to addres injustice wherever it exists remains the work ahead.”
49. “You never have to ask anyone permission to lead. When you want to lead, you lead”
50. “We have good people on both sides of the aisle. And I say we must measure up to our words and fight for our ideals because the critical hour is upon us.”
Kamala Harris quotes remind us of the power of resilience, leadership, and vision. Let her words continue to inspire and motivate you on your own journey toward making a difference.
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