There has been only a civil rights movement, whose tone of voice was adapted to an audience of liberal whites.

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

Our noses are broad, our lips are thick, our hair is nappy-we are black and beautiful!

I also know that while I am black I am a human being, and therefore I have the right to go into any public place. White people didn't know that.Every time I tried to go into a place they stopped me

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

So that the failures to pass a civil rights bill isn't because of Black Power, isn't because of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee; it's not because of the rebellions that are occurring in the major cities.

I usually say I did the best I could with what I had. I have no major regrets.