History is the long and tragic story of the fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily.

Non-violent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and establish such creative tension that a community that has constantly refused to negotiate is forced to confront the issue. It seeks so to dramatize the issue that it can no longer be ignored... I am not afraid of the word tension. I have earnestly worked and preached against violent tension, and there is a type of constructive tension that is necessary for growth.

When we see social relationships controlled everywhere by the principles which Jesus illustrated in life -- trust, love, mercy, and altruism -- then we shall know that the kingdom of God is here.

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

America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked 'insufficient funds.'

Now let us begin. Now let us rededicate ourselves to the long and bitter - but beautiful - struggle for a new world.

Jesus Christ was an extremist for love, truth and goodness.