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

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

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.

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

Are you looking for a Negro who won't fight back?

When he (Richard Nixon) took the oath of office, he pledged to be the president for 100% of the people, and I challenge the president to prove that he is being the president for 100% of the people.

Life is not a spectator sport.