There's not an American in this country free until every one of us is free.

Next time I go to a movie and see a picture of a little ordinary girl become a great star… I’ll believe it. And whenever I hear my wife read fairy tales to my little boy, I’ll listen. I know now that dreams do come true.

Life is not a spectator sport.

How you played in yesterday's game is all that counts.

I am not concerned with being liked or disliked. I am concerned with being respected

Negroes aren't seeking anything which is not good for the nation as well as ourselves. In order for America to be 100 percent strong -- economically, defensively and morally -- we cannot afford the waste of having second- and third-class citizens.

I'm not goin' anywhere, I'm right here!