William Hastie Quotes & Sayings

There is no simplistic approach to worthwhile achievement in human affairs. — William H. Hastie

Strategic planning for the future is the most hopeful indication of our increasing social intelligence. — William H. Hastie

Difficulty need not foreshadow despair or defeat. Rather achievement can be all the more satisfying because of obstacles surmounted. — William H. Hastie

In one of the army's most outrageous Jim Crow episodes, an order came down at a Pennsylvania camp warning that "any association between the colored soldiers and white women, whether voluntary or not, would be considered rape. And the penalty would be death." After howls of protest from William H. Hastie, the civilian aide to the war secretary, and the NAACP, the War Department revoked the order. — Linda Hervieux

You have to be there at the right time and you've got to be equipped. — William H. Hastie

It is not a persuasive argument that an evil should continue because it has existed in the past. — William H. Hastie

Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming, rather than being. It can be easily lost, but is never finally won. — William H. Hastie

History informs us of past mistakes from which we can learn without repeating them. It also inspires us and gives confidence and hope bred of victories already won. — William H. Hastie