Now let me say that the next thing we must be concerned about if we are to have peace on earth and good will toward men is the nonviolent affirmation of the sacredness of all human life. Every man is somebody because he is a child of God.

I have an ultimate faith in America and an audacious faith in mankind.

It may be true that the law cannot change the heart but it can restrain the heartless.

Is is always time to do the right thing.

Only in the darkness can you see the stars.

Negro leaders sought to negotiate with the city fathers. But the political leaders consistently refused to engage in good-faith negotiation.

Many white Americans of good will have never connected bigotry with economic exploitation. They have deplored prejudice but tolerated or ignored economic injustice.