If one lets fear or hate or anger take possession of the mind, they become self-forged chains.

You cannot barter security for freedom, or freedom for security.

There is no danger is letting people have their say. ... There is a danger when you try to stop them from saying it.

I realized that public affairs were also my affairs.

The first step toward liberation of any group is to use the power in hand... And the power in hand is the vote.

To be free you must afford freedom to your neighbor, regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin, and that sometimes, for some, is very difficult.

You can't prove you're an American by waving Old Glory.