There are so many men and women who hold no distinctive positions but whose contribution towards the development of society has been enormous.

Let the efforts of us all, prove that he [Martin Luther King] was not a mere dreamer when he spoke of the beauty of genuine brotherhood and peace being more precious than diamonds or silver or gold

I believe that in the end that it is kindness and accommodation that are all the catalysts for real change.

I was called a terrorist yesterday... Today I am admired by the very people who said I was one.

A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don't have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed.

The time has come to accept in our hearts and minds that with freedom comes responsibility.

I appeal to the Youth and those on the ground: start talking to each other across divisions of race and political organizations.