I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day, but I don't think there is anything such as complete happiness. It pains me that there is still a lot of Klan activity and racism. I think when you say you're happy, you have everything that you need and everything that you want, and nothing more to wish for. I haven't reached that stage yet.

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

I see the energy of young people as a real force for positive change.

Why do you all push us around?

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

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

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