Unless young blacks are brought into the mainstream of economic life, they will continue to be on the curbstone.

The greatest happiness comes from being vitally interested in something that excites all your energies.

I didn't feel the Depression at all. I always had a pocketful of money.

Be respectful to others as you grow... If we lack respect for one group, then there is a tendency for that attitude to spread. It becomes infectious and no one becomes safe from the ravages of prejudice.

The greatest power is not money power, but political power.

Don't worry about it. Babe Ruth struck out on occasion, too.

All I ever seek from good deeds is a measure of respect.