Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think.

Never succumb to the temptation of bitterness.

A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan.

The Negro needs the white man to free him from his fears. The white man needs the Negro to free him from his guilt.

Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.

Science investigates religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge which is power religion gives man wisdom which is control.

I just want to do God's will. And he's allowed me to go to the mountain. And I've looked over, and I've seen the promised land! I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land.

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made straight and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.