Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground.

Arrest me for sitting on a bus? You may do that.

I will always work for human rights for all people.

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.

It takes more than one person to bring about peace - it takes all of us.

I thought about Emmett Till, and I could not go back. My legs and feet were not hurting, that is a stereotype. I paid the same fare as others, and I felt violated. I was not going back.

Black women are very capable of leading our organizations. I believe that firmly.