To separate children from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone.

We come then to the question presented: Does segregation of children in public schools solely on the basis of race, even though the physical facilities and other "tangible" factors may be equal, deprive the children of the minority group of equal education opportunities? We believe that it does.

The most tragic paradox of our time is to be found in the failure of nation-states to recognize the imperatives of internationalism.

Citizenship is the right to have rights.

In these days, it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education.

Everything I did in my life that was worthwhile, I caught hell for.

Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees.