The nonviolent approach does not immediately change the heart of the oppressor. It first does something to the hearts and souls of those committed to it. It gives them new self-respect; it calls up resources of strength and courage they did not know they had.

When any society says that I cannot marry a certain person, that society has cut off a segment of my freedom.

Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.

It is my hope that as the Negro plunges deeper into the quest for freedom and justice he will plunge even deeper into the philosophy of non-violence.

I was in the kitchen drinking coffee when I heard Coretta cry, "Martin, Martin, come quickly!" I put down my cup and ran toward the living room. As I approached the front window Coretta pointed joyfully to a slowly moving bus: "Darling, it's empty!

Our age is one of guided missiles and unguided men.

Christ furnished the spirit and motivation while Gandhi furnished the method.