I do not believe that every person, in every walk of life, can succeed in spite of any handicap. That would be perfection. But I do believe that what I was able to attain came to be because we put behind us (no matter how slowly) the dogmas of the past: to discover the truth of today; and perhaps the greatness of tomorrow.

The right of every American to first-class citizenship is the most important issue of our time.

Relationships may change throughout the gift of time, memories stay the same forever in my mind.

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

The most luxurious possession, the richest treasure anybody has, is his personal dignity.

I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.

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.