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.

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

History teaches us that the great revolutions aren't started by people who are utterly down and out, without hope and vision. They take place when people begin to live a little better - and when they see how much yet remains to be achieved.

The ugliness of bigotry stands in direct contradiction to the very meaning of America.

Today we know that World War II began not in 1939 or 1941 but in the 1920's and 1930's when those who should have known better persuaded themselves that they were not their brother's keeper.

What do we want for people? Human dignity, personal expression and fulfillment, justice, freedom.

We will be remembered not for the power of our weapons but for the power of our compassion, our dedication to human welfare.