Power properly understood is nothing but the ability to achieve purpose. It is the strength required to bring about social, political and economic change.

I think if we, say, if all of the major leaders in this struggle [for human's rights] were at, at war with each other, then I think it would be very difficult to make this social revolution the kind of powerful revolution that it's proved to be.

Though we live in the colony of time, we are ultimately responsible to the empire of eternity.

Be the best of whatever you are.

The oppressed must never allow the conscience of the oppressor to slumber. Religion reminds every man that he is his brother's keeper.

The greatness of our God lies in the fact that [He] is both tough minded and tender hearted.

Jazz speaks for life. This is triumphant music.