Rep. John Lewis was an orator unlike many others, his words galvanizing action toward justice for multiple generations.
. He revealed late last year that he was undergoing treatment for Stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Lewis, a Georgia Democrat, served in the House of Representatives since 1987, following decades of work as an organizer and activist — serving as a founding member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, organizing the March on Washington in lockstep with Martin Luther King, Jr. and serving in the Atlanta City Council.
He was an orator unlike many others, his words galvanizing action for multiple generations. To honor his legacy, here are some of his most powerful quotes. "Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.""I appeal to all of you to get into this great revolution that is sweeping this nation.
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