Many whites, even white Southerners told me that even though it may have seemed like the blacks were being freed (by my actions) they felt more free and at ease themselves. They thought that my action didn't just free blacks but them, too.

Victory or defeat? It is the slogan of all-powerful militarism in every belligerent nation. And yet, what can victory bring to the proletariat?

Knowing what must be done does away with fear.

Without a vision the people perish, but without courage dreams die.

I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.

I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.

I did not get on the bus to get arrested. I got on the bus to go home.