Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.

I want to be remembered as one who tried.

The Black family of the future will foster our liberation, enhance our self-esteem, and shape our ideas and goals.

I think of my life as a unity of circles. Some are concentric, others overlap, but they all connect in some way. Sometimes the connections don't happen for years. But when they do, I marvel. As in a shimmering kaleidoscope, familiar patterns keep unfolding

Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.

There is no contradiction between effective law enforcement and respect for civil and human rights.

We are not a problem people, we are people with problems.