Every now and then I think about my own death, and I think about my own funeral. [...] Every now and then I ask myself, 'What is it that I would want said?' I'd like somebody to mention that day, that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to give his life serving others. I'd like for somebody to say that day, that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to love somebody.

Ten cures for depression are to go out and do something for someone else and repeat it nine times.

Whatever your life's work is, do it well.

Hate destroys the hater.

To accept injustice or segregation passively is to say to the oppressor that his actions are morally right.

I would not hesitate to say that it is unfortunate that so-called demonstrations are taking place in Birmingham at this time, but I would say in more emphatic terms that it is even more unfortunate that the white power structure of this city left the Negro community with no other alternative.

Christ furnished the spirit and motivation while Gandhi furnished the method.