My wife and I went to jail in Selma. The difference when I was back there recently? White folks? No. Black folks who were not scared. I was behind the president this time. When I was a little boy and ran around with trifling dudes, I was the only one scared of dogs. And I was bitten 14 times! Dogs smell scared. And that's the same thing with people: 50 years ago they smelled fear. There was no fear this time.
Dick GregoryMartin Luther King taught us all nonviolence. I was told to extend nonviolence to the mother and her calf.
Dick GregoryAnd we love to dance, especially that new one called the Civil War Twist. The Northern part of you stands still while the Southern part tries to secede.
Dick GregoryWhen I go through the airport and see white women walking through the airport barefooted, like athlete's feet don't exist, there's something wrong.
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