The sweltering summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality.

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.

Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate only love can do that.