In this Revolution, no plans have been written for retreat. Those who will not get into step will find that the parade has passed them by.

The reason I can't follow the old eye-for-an-eye philosophy is that it ends up leaving everyone blind.

It is my hope that as the Negro plunges deeper into the quest for freedom and justice he will plunge even deeper into the philosophy of non-violence. The Negro all over the South must come to the point that he can say to his white brother: "We will match your capacity to inflict suffering with our capacity to endure suffering. We will meet your physical force with soul force. We will not hate you, but we will not obey your evil laws. We will soon wear you down by pure capacity to suffer".

Justice too long delayed is justice denied.

If you can't be a sun, be a star. For it isn't by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige, and even his life for the welfare of others. In dangerous valleys and hazardous pathways, he will lift some bruised and beaten brother to a higher and more noble life.

Today, is a great day to make a difference for someone. 'I have a dream'.