As far as I was concerned, the Depression was an ill wind that blew some good. If it hadn't occurred, my parents would have given me my college education. As it was, I had to scrabble for it.

Racism cannot be cured solely by attacking some of the results it produces, like discrimination in housing or in education.

Racists are irrational and illogical in their attempts to justify their prejudices.

What can change the world today is the same thing that has changed it in the past-an idea and the service of dedicated, committed individuals to that idea.

When Roosevelt came along, I approved of his program, generally. I figured an economic system should work for people, not vice versa.

Respect for another man's opinion is worthy. It is the realization that any opinion is valuable, for it is the sign of a rational being.

The roots of racism lie deep in man's nature, wounded and bruised by original sin.