Somehow we are going to have to develop a concept of enough for those at the top and at the bottom so that the necessities of the many are not sacrificed for the luxuries of the few.

I'm tough in the sense that I believe as strongly in what I'm doing as anybody else believes in what they are doing.

The literacy level at Mississippi prisons? Fifth grade. Can't read, what are you going to do? If you've got a conviction rap, what are you going to do? It's a real crisis.

You just need to be a flea against injustice. Enough committed fleas biting strategically can make even the biggest dog uncomfortable and transform even the biggest nation.

Children don't vote but adults who do must stand up and vote for them.

There are levels of outrage, and there's a point at which you can't be trespassed upon anymore.

Be real. Try to do what you say, say what you mean, and be what you seem.