The charges that I am anti-Semitic are simply erroneous, felonious, and unceremonious. In fact, when I need a doctor, I always look for one with a Jewish name.

I am - Somebody. I may be poor, but I am - Somebody! I may be on welfare, but I am - Somebody! I may be uneducated, but I am - Somebody! I must be, I'm God's child. I must be respected and protected. I am black and I am beautiful! I am - Somebody! Soul Power!

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

Capital punishment turns the state into a murderer. But imprisonment turns the state into a gay dungeon-master.

Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things.

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.

Our goal was not freedom. Freedom was the necessary prerequisite to get to equality.