86 Quotes by Daryl Davis

I respect someone's right to air their views whether they are wrong or right.

Keep in mind, when two enemies are talking, they're not fighting, they're talking. They might be yelling and screaming, but at least they're talking. It's when the talking ceases that the ground becomes fertile for violence.

We spend too much time talking about each other, at each other, past each other, and not enough time talking with each other.

Invite your enemies to sit down and join you. One small thing you say might give them food for though, and you will learn.

At the end, ignorance is the source of biases. If we cure that, there's nothing to fear and hate.

You're not going to beat the meanness out of a mean dog. You start beating a mean dog, it's gonna become more mean. You start beating racists, they're gonna become more racist.

I don't believe that Donald Trump is a racist, per se. But some of the things that he does, some of the rhetoric that he uses, attracts racists and that sets the tone. And of course, you are judged by the company you keep.

When was 'again?' Was it back when I was drinking from a separate water fountain? Was it when I couldn't eat in that restaurant over there?... 'Make America Great Again' - before I had equality?

Always keep the lines of communication open with your adversaries.