There is a more excellent way, of love and nonviolent protest.

Just as Socrates felt that it was necessary to create a tension in the mind so that individuals could rise from the bondage of myths and half-truths to the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal, so must we see the need for nonviolent gadflies to create the kind of tension in society that will help men rise from the dark depths of prejudice and racism to majestic heights of understanding and brotherhood.

Hate is too heavy a burden to bear.

Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God's children.

I'll tell you, I've seen the lightning flash. I've heard the thunder roll. I felt sin-breakers dashing, trying to conquer my soul. But I heard the voice of Jesus saying still to fight on.

Every crisis has both its dangers and its opportunities. Each can spell either salvation or doom.

The beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace is more precious than diamonds or silver or gold.