Just as it is the duty of all men to obey just laws, so it is the duty of all men to disobey unjust laws.

There comes a time when one must take the position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must do it because conscience tells him it is right.

Means we use must be as pure as the ends we seek.

Love even for enemies is the key to the solution of the problems of our world.

Cowardice asks the question, is it safe?

I have come to see more and more that one of the most decisive steps that the Negro can take is that little walk to the voting booth. That is an important step. We've got to gain the ballot, and through that gain, political power.

It does not matter how long you live, but how well you do it.