Ruby Bridges quotes:

Don't follow the path. Go where there is no path and start a trail

Don't follow the path. Go where there is no path and begin the trail. When you start a new trail equipped with courage, strength and conviction, the only thing that can stop you is you!

Kids know nothing about racism. They're taught that by adults.

My message is really that racism has no place in the hearts and minds of our children.

Racism is a grown-up disease and we must stop using our children to spread it.

I now know that experience comes to us for a purpose, and if we follow the guidance of the spirit within us, we will probably find that the purpose is a good one.