"In Africa," S. B. once remarked, "if you do well, people close to you will hate you."

I deserve a fair trial, like every other American citizen. A large amount of ugly, malicious misinformation has been released to the media about me.

Just because it's in print doesn't mean it's the gospel.

In times like these, we need each other. We must bond together in spirit and in service.

I just can't conceive of how a person could hate another because of skin color. I love every race on the planet earth.

People need love. It’s the most powerful emotion in the world.

Well, you don't get to do things that other children get to do, having friends and slumber parties and buddies. There were none of that for me. I didn't have friends when I was little. My brothers were my friends.