Three simple words can describe the nature of the social revolution that is talking place and what Negroes really want. They are the words "all," "now," and "here."

Nonviolent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and establish such creative tension that a community that has consistently refused to negotiate is forced to confront the issue.

In this world is a God whose matchless strength is a fit contrast to the sordid weakness of man.

Hate destroys the hater.

We may win a battle, but if in doing so we have planted thousands of seeds of hatred and fear..the war is not over- only the present conflict has ceased. There will be no peace as long as we react to violence with violence.

History is the long and tragic story of the fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily.

Not everybody can be famous but everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.