I think that the human race does command its own destiny and that that destiny can eventually embrace the stars.

Do I remain a revolutionary? Intellectually -- without a doubt. But am I prepared to give my body to the struggle or even my comforts? This is what I puzzle about.

Beneatha: You didn't tell us what Alaiyo means... for all I know, you might be calling me Little Idiot or something... ... Asagai: It means... it means One for Whom Bread--Food--Is Not Enough.

I want to fly! I want to touch the sun!" "Finish your eggs first.

It's dangerous, son.' 'What's dangerous?' 'When a man goes outside his house to look for peace.

...Negroes must concern themselves with every single means of struggle: legal, illegal, passive, active, violent and non- violent.... They must harass, debate, petition, boycott, sing hymns, pray on steps--and shoot from their windows when the racists come cruising through their communities.... The acceptance of our condition is the only form of extremism which discredits us before our children [ellipses in source].

There is always something left to love. And if you haven't learned that, you ain't learned nothing.