Celebrating Shirley Chisholm’s legacy with 10 of her greatest quotes

Francis Akhalbey November 05, 2020
Unbought and unbossed: Shirley Chisholm blazed multiple trails
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“Political organizations are formed to keep the powerful in power. Their first rule is “don’t rock the boat.” If someone makes trouble and you can get him, do it. If you can’t get him, bring him in. Give him some of the action, let him have a taste of power. Power is all anyone wants, and if he has a promise of it as a reward for being good, he’ll be good. Anyone who does not play by those rules is incomprehensible to most politicians.”

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: November 6, 2020

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