We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.

As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation -- either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.

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

Millions of citizens are deeply disturbed that the military-industrial complex too often shapes national policy, but they do not want to be considered unpatriotic.

What good does it do to sit at the counter when you cannot afford a hamburger?

I too am compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my particular hometown.

One who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly, and with a willingness to accept the penalty.