Behind every successful man is a proud wife and a surprised mother-in-law.

The pursuit of peace resembles the building of a great cathedral. It is the work of a generation. In concept it requires a mater-architect; in execution, the labors of many.

The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.

National isolation breeds national neurosis.

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

This, then, is the test we must set for ourselves; not to march alone but to march in such a way that others will wish to join us.

There are those who say to you - we are rushing this issue of civil rights. I say we are 172 years late.