"We all bring with us to the court or to any task we undertake, our own lifetime of experiences and background, " she told CNN in a May 2003 interview.
The youngest speaker at the 1963 March on Washington, a fearless advocate and a distinguished member of Congress, John Lewis has earned our lasting gratitude for a lifetime dedicated to the pursuit of equality and justice for all.
"It all tells us that we as a society are 'comfortable' enough with our emotions to share the importance of these lifetime achievements in an honest way, " said Lynda Veto, a cognitive therapist based in Princeton, New Jersey.