I would suffer all the humiliation, all the torture, the absolute ostracism and even death, to prevent violence

Mankind's survival is dependent on man's ability to solve the problems of racial injustice, poverty, and war; the solution of these problems is in turn dependent upon man's squaring his moral progress with his scientific progress, and learning the practical art of living in harmony.

The softminded person always wants to freeze the moment and hold life in the gripping yoke of sameness.

The ability to lead a happy life is made, not found

A third reason why we should love our enemies is that love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. We never get rid of an enemy by meeting hate with hate; we get rid of an enemy by getting rid of enmity. By its very nature, hate destroys and tears down; by its very nature, love creates and builds up. Love transforms with redemptive power.

It is always the right time to do the right thing.

In the struggle for human rights and justice, Negros will make a mistake if they become bitter and indulge in hate campaigns.