We are facing a stiff wind right now, but if we persist and keep fighting back, we will prevail.

Just because a chicken was born in the oven doesn't make it a biscuit.

If you think black people have a motivation problem, open up a Wal-Mart and advertise a thousand jobs. Watch 5,000 people show up.

Tears will get you sympathy, sweat will get you change.

Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change.

Our premise is that inclusion leads to growth. So for those who are locked out, they lose development, and those who are in power lose market and growth.

It is in struggle and service with our brothers and sisters, individually and collectively, that we find the meaning of life.