77 Quotes by Anita Hill

I became the messenger who had to be killed.

I no doubt have benefited from affirmative action programs, which looked at my race, gender, and background and determined whether I would be admitted. But I am not ashamed of this fact, nor do I apologize for it. Such programs provided me with the opportunity to prove myself, no more, no less. After admission, my success or failure would be determined by my efforts. I do not consider myself either more or less worthy than my colleagues in the same programs.

Testifying has helped me understand that one individual's behavior and actions make a difference. That my actions are important to people other than myself.

But I think it would be irresponsible for me not to say what I really believe in my heart to be true - that there are some serious inequities that we face as women and that we can work to address these inequities.

The FBI has had a history of sex discrimination complaints brought against it, as well as race discrimination.