Truth is not to be found either in traditional capitalism or in Marxism. Each represents a partial truth. Historically, capitalism failed to discern the truth in collective enterprise and Marxism failed to see the truth in individual enterprise.

Even when the polls are open to all, Negroes have shown themselves too slow to exercise their voting privileges. There must be a concerted effort on the part of Negro leaders to arouse their people from their apathetic indifference.... In the past, apathy was a moral failure. Today, it is a form of moral and political suicide.

My faith in man is, at bottom, a faith in God.

All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.

Through nonviolent resistance the Negro will be able to rise to the noble height of opposing the unjust system while loving the perpetrators of the system.

I may not get there with you, but I believe that we as a people will someday reach the promised land.

In no sense do I advocate evading or defying the law . . That would lead to anarchy.