A movement with some lasting organization is a lot less dramatic than a movement with a lot of demonstrations and a lot of marching and so forth. The more dramatic organization does catch attention quicker. Over the long haul, however, it's a lot more difficult to keep together because you're not building solid...A lasting organization is one in which people will continue to build, develop and move when you are not there.

It is possible to become discouraged about the injustice we see everywhere. But God did not promise us that the world would be humane and just. He gives us the gift of life and allows us to choose the way we will use our limited time on earth. It is an awesome opportunity.

Non-violence is not inaction. It is not discussion. It is not for the timid or weak... Non-violence is hard work.

We are organizers at heart. Most of us in the movement take great pride in being able to put things together.

When a man or woman, young, or old, takes a place on the picket line for even a day or two, he will never be the same again.

The first principle of non-violent action is that of non-cooperation with everything humiliating.

In giving of yourself, you will discover a whole new life full of meaning and love.