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.

There is no future without education.

you must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.

You cannot always control the powers-that-be. You just have to have faith and stand by the things you believe in.

The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.

I'm tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.

If you want to be respected for your actions, then your behavior must be above reproach. If our lives demonstrate that we are peaceful, humble, and trusted, this is recognized by others.