I had a very depressing response because I realized that these were my own people, these were Negroes throwing eggs at me. I'm concerned about the fact that maybe all of us have contributed to this by not working harder to get rid of the conditions, the poverty, the social isolation, and all of the conditions that cause individuals to respond like this.

What affects one in a major way, affects all in a minor way.

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made straight and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.

I've seen too much hate to want to hate, myself.

Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'

Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.

I have a dream today!