What is the quality of your intent?

What is the quality of your intent? Certain people have a way of saying things that shake us at the core. Even when the words do not seem harsh or offensive, the impact is shattering. What we could be experiencing is the intent behind the words. When we intend to do good, we do. When we intend to do harm, it happens. What each of us must come to realize is that our intent always comes through.

To protest against injustice is the foundation of all our American democracy.

Truth is more than a mental exercise.

The death penalty is no more effective a deterrent than life imprisonment... It is also evident that the burden of capital punishment falls upon the poor, the ignorant and the underprivileged members of society.

What's shaking, chiefy baby?

I'm the world's original gradualist. I just think ninety-odd years is gradual enough.