Thurgood Marshall

In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.

— Thurgood Marshall

What is the quality of your intent?

— Thurgood Marshall

A child born to a Black mother in a state like Mississippi has exactly the same rights as a white baby born to the wealthiest person in the United States. It's not true, but I challenge anyone to say it is not a goal worth working for.

— Thurgood Marshall

I have a lifetime appointment and I intend to serve it. I expect to die at 110, shot by a jealous husband.

— Thurgood Marshall

Lawlessness is lawlessness. Anarchy is anarchy is anarchy. Neither race nor color nor frustration is an excuse for either lawlessness or anarchy.

— Thurgood Marshall