Cornel West — "Clever gimmicks of mass distraction yield a cheap soulcraft of addicted and self…"

"The function of a prophet is to tell the truth in public, no matter the consequences."

"If the only alternative to fascism we produce is a corporate-driven, milquetoast, neoliberal Democratic Party, fascism will come to America. Let us be very clear. It's like a Weimar America."

"To be humble is to be so sure of one's self and one's mission that one can forego calling excessive attention to one's self and status."

"The truth is often painful, but it is always liberating."

"If you view life as a gold rush, you're going to end up worshiping a golden calf. And when you call for help, and that golden calf can't respond, you go under."