The only genuine elite is the elite of those men and women who gave their lives to justice and charity.

If a young person has any idealism at all, it's strongest about the time he finishes college.

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

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.

It is well to be prepared for life as it is, but it is better to be prepared to make life better than it is.

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

We must treat the disease of racism. This means we must understand the disease.