Darkness cannot be overcome with more darkness, only with light. Violence cannot be overcome with more violence, only with peace.

God is not merely interestd in the freedom of brown men, yellow men, red men and black men.He is interested in the freedom of the whole human race.

We must in strength and humility meet hate with love.

I am what I am because of who we all are.

Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.

What good is having the right to sit at a lunch counter if you can't afford to buy a hamburger?

People with good intentions but limited understanding are more dangerous than people with total ill will.