He knew when to compromise. Yet he never compromised his principles. He was a militant. Yet a militant who knew how to plan, assess concrete situations and emerge with rational solutions to problems.

There are times when a leader must move out ahead of the flock, go off in a new direction, confident that he is leading his people the right way.

Sports have the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sports can create hope, where there was once only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination. Sports is the game of lovers.

The freedom we enjoy is a richly textured gift handcrafted by ordinary folk

Where choice is set between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence ... I prefer to use arms in defense of honor rather than remain the vile witness of dishonor.

If you are poor, you are not likely to live long.

The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.