A symbol is an important thing. That is why we chose an Aztec eagle. It gives pride... When people see it they know it means dignity.

A movement with some lasting organization is a lot less dramatic than a movement with a lot of demonstrations and a lot of marching and so forth. The more dram…

A word as to the education of the heart. We don't believe that this can be imparted through books; it can only be imparted through the loving touch of the teac…

Just as Dr. King was a disciple of Gandhi and Christ, we must now be Dr. King's disciples. Dr. King challenged us to work for a greater humanity. I only hope t…

Men that look upon my outside, perusing only my condition, and fortunes, do err in my altitude; for I am above Atlas his shoulders.

A dark unfathom'd tide Of interminable pride - A mystery, and a dream, Should my early life seem.

I had a consuming ambition to possess a miller's thumb. I believe I have never since wanted anything more desperately than I wanted my right thumb to be flatte…