The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.
War is a poor chisel to carve out tomorrow.
Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
[...] we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation.
We are not makers of history. We are made by history.
Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men.
Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.
Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.
A riot is the language of the unheard.
The time is always right to do what is right.
Let no one drive you so low as to hate him.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
If you haven't found something to live for you better find something to die for.
Forgiveness is not an occasional habit, it is a permanent attitude.
We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart.
