Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.

Be courageous, but not foolhardy. Walk proud as you are.

Dr. [Martin Luther] King was a human being. He had a sense of humor which was wonderful.

If we are bold, love strikes away the chains of fear from our souls.

I walk into a room Just as cool as you please, And to a man, The fellows stand or Fall down on their knees.

I wouldn't trade anything for my story now.

The thing to do, it seems to me, is to prepare yourself so you can be a rainbow in somebody else's cloud. Somebody who may not look like you. May not call God the same name you call God - if they call God at all. I may not dance your dances or speak your language. But be a blessing to somebody. That's what I think.