There is some good in the worst of us, and some evil in the best of us.

Freedom has always been an expensive thing. History is fit testimony to the fact that freedom is rarely gained without sacrifice and self-denial.

The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.

It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is eleven o'clock on Sunday morning.

Love is creative and redemptive. Love builds up and unites; hate tears down and destroys. The aftermath of the ‘fight with fire’ method...is bitterness and chaos, the aftermath of the love method is reconciliation and creation of the beloved community...Yes , love-which means understanding, creative, redemptive goodwill, even for one’s enemies-is the solution

I have come to see more and more that one of the most decisive steps that the Negro can take is that little walk to the voting booth. That is an important step. We've got to gain the ballot, and through that gain, political power.

Love is understanding, redemptive goodwill for all men, so that you love everybody.