Capitalism started out with a noble and high motive, but like most human systems it fell victim to the very thing it was revolting against.

I always had a deep affection for Malcolm and felt that he had a great ability to put his finger on the existence and the root of the problem. He was an eloquent spokesman for his point of view and no one can honestly doubt that Malcolm had a great concern for the problems we face as a race.

In this Revolution, no plans have been written for retreat. Those who will not get into step will find that the parade has passed them by.

We've been in the mountain of war. We've been in the mountain of violence. We've been in the mountain of hatred long enough. It is necessary to move on now, but only by moving out of this mountain can we move to the promised land of justice and brotherhood and the Kingdom of God. It all boils down to the fact that we must never allow ourselves to become satisfied with unattained goals. We must always maintain a kind of divine discontent.

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

My uncertainty disappeared. Segregation is evil, and I cannot, as a minister, condone evil.

We must stand up and say, "I'm black and I'm beautiful," and this self-affirmation is the black man's need, made compelling by the white man's crimes against him.