It is now well established that the Constitution protects the right to receive information and ideas. ... This right to receive information and ideas, regardless of their social worth, ... is fundamental to our free society.

None of us got where we are solely by pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps.

The measure of a country's greatness is its ability to retain compassion in time of crisis.

Ending racial discrimination in jury selection can be accomplished only by eliminating peremptory challenges entirely.

Classifications and distinctions based on race or color have no moral or legal validity in our society. They are contrary to our constitution and laws.

The First Amendment serves not only the needs of the polity but also those of the human spirit - a spirit that demands self-expression .

Lawlessness is lawlessness. Anarchy is anarchy is anarchy. Neither race nor color nor frustration is an excuse for either lawlessness or anarchy.