Faith can give us courage to face the uncertainties of the future.

Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.

Even if our motives are presently misunderstood. We will reach the goal of freedom in Birmingham and all over the nation, because the goal of America is freedom.

May I stress the need for courageous, intelligent, and dedicated leadership... Leaders of sound integrity. Leaders not in love with publicity, but in love with justice. Leaders not in love with money, but in love with humanity. Leaders who can subject their particular egos to the greatness of the cause.

Before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, we were here. Before the pen of Jefferson etched across the pages of history the majestic words of the Declaration of Independence, we were here.

Don't let anybody make you think that God chose America as his divine, messianic force to be a sort of policeman of the whole world.

I am convinced that love is the most durable power in the world. It is not an expression of impractical idealism, but of practical realism.