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

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

Though it be a thrilling and marvellous thing to be merely young and gifted in such times, it is doubly so - doubly dynamic - to be young, gifted and black.

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

One for whom bread- food- is not enough.

Ball points belong to their age. They make everyone write alike.

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.