Derrick A. Bell

"We live in a system that espouses merit, equality, and a level playing field, but exalts those with wealth, power, and celebrity, however gained."

Derrick A. Bell

"Education leads to enlightenment. Enlightenment opens the way to empathy. Empathy foreshadows reform."

Derrick A. Bell

"Resistance is a powerful motivator precisely because it enables us to fulfill our longing to achieve our goals while letting us boldly recognize and name the obstacles to those achievements."

Derrick A. Bell

"A rule without exceptions is an instrument capable of doing mischief to the innocent and bringing grief -- as well as injustice -- to those who should gain exemptions from the rule's functioning."

Derrick A. Bell