Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Benjamin Hooks

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American politician Benjamin Hooks.

Last updated on April 16, 2025.

Benjamin Lawson Hooks was an American civil rights leader and government official. A Baptist minister and practicing attorney, he served as executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1977 to 1992.

American - Politician | January 31, 1925 - April 15, 2010

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A good history covers not only what was done, but the thought that went into the action. You can read the history of a country through its actions.

Benjamin Hooks

The most enduring contributions made to civilization have not been made by brawn, they have been made by brain.

Benjamin Hooks

We're no longer arguing about riding in the back of the bus, but being the bus driver or the president of the bus company. We're not pushing for the right to buy the hot dog, but selling the hot dog and the right to own the hot dog franchise.

Benjamin Hooks

If you think you are leading and turn around to see no one following, then you are just taking a walk.

Benjamin Hooks

Black men who have succeeded have an obligation to serve as role models for young men entrapped by a vicious cycle of poverty, despair, and hopelessness.

Benjamin Hooks

Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Benjamin Hooks

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