Any time you beg another man to set you free, you will never be free. Freedom is something that you have to do for yourselves.

We cannot think of being acceptable to others until we have first proven acceptable to ourselves.

... the young people are the ones who most quickly identify with the struggle and the necessity to eliminate the evil conditions that exist.

Power in defense of freedom is greater than power in behalf of tyranny and oppression.

I believe that there will be ultimately be a clash between the oppressed and those who do the oppressing. I believe that there will be a clash between those who want freedom, justice and equality for everyone and those who want to continue the system of exploitation. I believe that there will be that kind of clash, but I don't think it will be based on the color of the skin...

You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.