Every person must stand up and be accountable, but be responsible for their actions.

I often feel like saying, when I hear the question 'People aren't ready,' that it's like telling a person who is trying to swim, 'Don't jump in that water until you learn how to swim.' When actually you will never learn how to swim until you get in the water. And I think people have to have an opportunity to develop themselves and govern themselves.

I may be crucified for my beliefs and, if I am, you can say, "He died to make men free.

Returning hate for hate multiplies hate.

But life at its best is a creative synthesis of opposites in fruitful harmony.

Every man [human being] is an heir to a legacy of dignity and worth

If you want to be important-wonderful. If you want to be recognized-wonderful. If you want to be great-wonderful. But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That's a new definition of greatness.