We must face the appalling fact that we have been betrayed by both the Democratic and Republican Parties.

White man and black man, jew and gentile, protestant and catholic, will be able to hold hands and sing in the words of the ancient negro spiritual, "Free at last, free at last. Thank God almighty! We are free at last!"

Millions of citizens are deeply disturbed that the military-industrial complex too often shapes national policy, but they do not want to be considered unpatriotic.

When people get caught up with that which is right and they are willing to sacrifice for it, there is no stopping point short of victory.

Even when the polls are open to all, Negroes have shown themselves too slow to exercise their voting privileges. There must be a concerted effort on the part of Negro leaders to arouse their people from their apathetic indifference.... In the past, apathy was a moral failure. Today, it is a form of moral and political suicide.

Lukewarm acceptance is more bewildering than outright rejection.

But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars.