"People who believe that they are white, and who are not, are a very great danger to us all."

"The world is full of people who are trying to tell you who you are, but you have to decide for yourself."

"I often wonder what it is they think is going to happen when they die. I mean, they’re so busy trying to live, they don’t have time to die."

"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced."

"You can't live in this country and be a black man and not be angry."