I did many things as a [Black] Muslim that I'm sorry for now. I was a zombie then - like all [Black] Muslims - I was hypnotized, pointed in a certain direction and told to march. Well, I guess a man's entitled to make a fool of himself if he's ready to pay the cost.

Concerning non-violence, it is criminal to teach a man not to defend himself when he is the constant victim of brutal attacks.

A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything.

I believe in a religion that believes in freedom. Any time I have to accept a religion that won't let me fight a battle for my people, I say to hell with that …