There is within human nature an amazing potential for goodness.

At the heart of all that civilization has meant and developed is 'community' - the mutually cooperative and voluntary venture of man to assume a semblance of responsibility for his brother.

Darkness cannot be overcome with more darkness, only with light. Violence cannot be overcome with more violence, only with peace.

Ultimately a great nation is a compassionate nation.

Nothing pains some people more than having to think

What good is having the right to sit at a lunch counter if you can't afford to buy a hamburger?

A man who has nothing he is willing to die for has nothing worth living for