A human soul devoid of longing was a soul deformed, deprived of its highest good, sick unto death.
Returning violence for violence multiplies violence. . . Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.
Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.
Whenever you are engaged in work that serves humanity and is for the building of humanity, it has dignity and it has worth.
A social movement that only moves people is merely a revolt. A movement that changes both people and institutions is a revolution.
Freedom has always been an expensive thing. History is fit testimony to the fact that freedom is rarely gained without sacrifice and self-denial.
I always had a deep affection for Malcolm and felt that he had a great ability to put his finger on the existence and the root of the problem. He was an eloquent spokesman for his point of view and no one can honestly doubt that Malcolm had a great concern for the problems we face as a race.
If anything, I see myself as a witness. I'd also be pleased, if you'd call me an interpreter. I try to hear and see the message of a place and pass it on, into that other language, the universal one of images.
I just want you to know that you’re very special… and the only reason I’m telling you is that I don’t know if anyone else ever has.
Never mistake the power of influence
A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments.