The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.

Never give in and never give up.

Until racial justice and freedom is a reality in this land, our union will remain profoundly imperfect.

The history of the labor movement needs to be taught in every school in this land. America is a living testimonial to what free men and women, organized in free democratic trade unions can do to make a better life. We ought to be proud of it!

The difference between hearsay and prophecy is often one of sequence. Hearsay often turns out to have been prophecy.

Equality means equality for all - no exceptions, no 'yes, buts', no asterisked footnotes imposing limits.

Asia is rich in people, rich in culture and rich in resources. It is also rich in trouble.