But now I must affirm that it is just as wrong, or perhaps even more so, to use moral means to preserve immoral ends.

[nonviolence] seeks to secure moral ends through moral means.

I think there can be a collective leadership. Maybe some symbolize the struggle [for human's rights] a little more than others, but I think it's absolutely necessary for the leadership to be united in order to make the revolution effective.

Never, never be afraid to do what's right.

In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline.

They were too God-intoxicated to be "astronomically intimidated." They brought an end to such ancient evils as infanticide and gladiatorial contest.

Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself.