The movement for equality and justice can only be a success if it has both a mass and militant character; the barriers to be overcome require both.

While the question of who killed President Kennedy is important, the question 'what killed him' is more important.

One of the great liabilities of history is that all too many people fail to remain awake through great periods of social change. Every society has its protectors of status quo and its fraternities of the indifferent who are notorious for sleeping through revolutions. Today, our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change.

When I am commanded to love, I am commanded to restore community, to resist injustice, and to meet the needs of my brothers.

Without love, benevolence becomes egotism.

One of the great liabilities of history is that all too many people fail to remain awake through great periods of social change.

We all can't be famous but we can all be great and we become great when we serve others