22 Quotes by Nic Stone

You can’t change how other people think and act, but you’re in full control of you. When it comes down to it, the only question that matters is this: If nothing in the world ever changes, what type of man are you gonna be?

The truth is, I've been learning a lot about myself lately, and at this point, I don't feel like any of the labels really fit me.

Resist when the world tries to convince you otherwise.

No need to send a king when a princess will do.

Jared: Whatever. All I know is that no matter what college I end up at, when I see a minority, I'm gonna wonder if they're qualified to be there.Everyone: [...]Justyce: Damn, it's like that, Jared?Jared: I mean... wait, that didn't come out right--SJ: And there you have it, folks.

Yeah, there are no more “colored” water fountains, and it’s supposed to be illegal to discriminate, but if I can be forced to sit on the concrete in too-tight cuffs when I’ve done nothing wrong, it’s clear there’s an issue. That things aren’t as equal as folks say they are.

SJ: Ah, okay... so you're saying people just need to pull themselves up by their boostraps?Jared: Exactly.SJ: In order to do that, they have to be able to afford boots.

From where he’s standing across the street, Justyce can see her: Melo Taylor, ex-girlfriend, slumped over beside her Benz on the damp concrete of the FarmFresh parking lot.

The real issue? He didn't wanna be the black guy accused of "playing the race card" at a state tournament.