The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists, who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood. The trailblazers in human, academic, scientific and religious freedom have always been nonconformists. In any cause that concerns the progress of mankind, put your faith in the nonconformist!

As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation -- either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.

One who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly, and with a willingness to accept the penalty.

Our destiny is tied up with the destiny of America.

The art of acceptance is the art of making someone who has just done you a small favor wish that he might have done you a greater one.

Freedom only comes through persistent revolt, through persistent agitation, through persistently rising up against the system of evil.

Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God's children.