And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people will get to the promised land

Our problem is not to be rid of fear but rather to harness and master it.

I think in this phase, after the Negro emerges in and from the desegregated society, then a great deal of time must be spent in improving standards which lag behind to a large extent because of segregation,discrimination, and the legacy of slavery.

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

Your truth will increase as you know listen to the truth of others

The difference between a dreamer and a visionary is that a dreamer has his eyes closed and a visionary has his eyes open

Personality is like a charioteer with two headstrong horses, each wanting to go in different directions.