Crime, family dissolution, welfare, and low levels of social organization are fundamentally a consequence of the disappearance of work.

~ William Julius Wilson

William Julius Wilson Work Organization Crime

But the person who scored well on an SAT will not necessarily be the best doctor or the best lawyer or the best businessman. These tests do not measure character, leadership, creativity, perseverance.

~ William Julius Wilson

William Julius Wilson Leadership Perseverance

There are many positive things to say about the black community. No question about it.

~ William Julius Wilson

William Julius Wilson Community Black Question

During the Great Depression, African Americans were faced with problems that were not unlike those experienced by the most disadvantaged groups in society. The Great Depression had a leveling effect, and all groups really experienced hard times: poor whites, poor blacks.

~ William Julius Wilson

William Julius Wilson Great Depression Problems