Eleanor Holmes Norton Quotes & Sayings

“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.”

“There are not many males, black or white, who wish to get involved with a woman who's committed to her own development.”

“With children no longer the universally accepted reason for marriage, marriages are going to have to exist on their own merits.”

“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.”

“Men without jobs do not form families.”

“There is no reason to repeat bad history.”