The masses don't shed their blood for the benefit of a few individuals.

I place my own hope for the United States in the growth of belief among the unqualified that they are in fact qualified: they can articulate and be responsible and hold power

There is a higher law than the law of government. That's the law of conscience.

An organization which claims to speak for the needs of a community must speak in the tone of that community.

Before a group can enter the open society, it must first close ranks.

Go home and tell your daughters they are beautiful.

Dr. King's policy was, if you are nonviolent, if you suffer, your opponent will see your suffering and will be moved to change his heart. That's very good. He only made one fallacious assumption. In order for nonviolence to work, your opponent must have a conscience. The United States has none.