Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame but greatness, because greatness is determined by service.

Money, like any other force such as electricity, is amoral and can be used for either good or evil.

We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

Capitalism started out with a noble and high motive, but like most human systems it fell victim to the very thing it was revolting against.

The sweltering summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality.

The negro cannot win the respect of the white people of the south or the peoples of the world if he is willing to sell the future of his children for his personal and immediate comfort and safety.