I appeal to everyone who believes in Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream to make room at the table of brother- and sisterhood for lesbian and gay people.

I'm fulfilled in what I do. I never thought that a lot of money or fine clothes - the finer things of life - would make you happy. My concept of happiness is to be filled in a spiritual sense.

...We have an historic opportunity for a great global healing and renewal. If we will accept the challenge of nonviolent activism with faith, courage, and determination, we can bring this great vision of a world united in peace and harmony from a distant ideal into glowing reality.

Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated.

Segregation was wrong when it was forced by white people, and I believe it is still wrong when it is requested by black people.

Money is necessary -- both to support a family and to advance causes one believes in.

It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are. If you don't use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem.