Dick Gregory

Richard "Dick" Claxton Gregory, born October 12, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri, is a comedian, social activist, writer and entrepreneur.

4 Quotes

Civil Rights: What black folks are given in the U.S. on the installment plan, as in civil-rights bills. Not to be confused with human rights, which are the dignity, stature, humanity, respect, and freedom belonging to all people by right of their birth.
— Dick Gregory

And we love to dance -- especially that new one called the Civil War Twist. The Northern part of you stands still while the Southern part tries to secede.
— Dick Gregory

Hell hath no fury like a liberal scorned.
— Dick Gregory

Riches do not delight us so much with their possession, as torment us with their loss.
— Dick Gregory