Marian Wright Edleman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Marian Wright Edleman.

Marian Wright Edelman is a prominent American civil rights activist, lawyer, and advocate for children’s rights. She was born on June 6, 1939, in Bennettsville, South Carolina. Edelman co-founded the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) in 1973, a non-profit organization focused on providing resources and support for underprivileged children. Throughout her career, she has fought against poverty, advocated for affordable healthcare, and worked to improve the education system. Edelman has received numerous awards for her contributions, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her tireless efforts have made a significant impact on the lives of countless children and families in America.

We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big

We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee.

Marian Wright Edleman

Things Little Things

Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose

Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.

Marian Wright Edleman

Service