In no sense do I advocate evading or defying the law . . That would lead to anarchy.

In our society, it is psychological murder to deprive a man of a job...you are in substance saying to that man "You have no right to exist.

The Negro who experiences bitter and agonizing circumstances as a result of some ungodly white person is tempted to look upon all white persons as evil, if he fails to look beyond his circumstances. But the minute he looks beyond his circumstances and sees the whole of the situation, he discovers that some of the most implacable and vehement advocates of racial equality are consecrated white persons.

The profit motive, when it is the sole basis of an economic system, encourages a cutthroat competition and selfish ambition that inspires men to be more concerned about making a living than making a life.

So I'm happy tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!

When we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city...

It is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of high maturity, to rise to the level of self-criticism.