The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.

So long as I do not firmly and irrevocably possess the right to vote I do not possess myself. I cannot make up my mind - it is made up for me. I cannot live as a democratic citizen, observing the laws I have helped to enact - I can only submit to the edict of others.

In some not too distant tomorrow the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine over our great nation with all their scintillating beauty.

I would rather be a man of conviction than a man of conformity

Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.

Great people aren't those who are happy at times of convienience and content, but of how they are in times of catastrophy and controversy.

The art of acceptance is the art of making someone who has just done you a small favor wish that he might have done you a greater one.