Will we march only to the music of time, or will we, risking criticism and abuse, march to the soul-saving music of eternity?

You know, my friends, there comes a time when people get tired of being trampled over by the iron feet of oppression.

By nonviolent resistance, the Negro can also enlist all men of good will in his struggle for equality.

This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism.

Black Power alone is no more insurance against social injustice than white power.

Everyone has an opportunity to be great because everyone has an opportunity to serve.

And when you discover what you will be in your life, set out to do it as if God Almighty called you at this particular moment in history to do it. Don't just set out to do a good job.