If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.
The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them.
Progress of mankind is progress of mind and intellect.
All is in the hands of man. Therefore wash them often.
It was to carry the American democratic journey beyond these failings that Black citizens and civil rights workers risked unemployment, violence and death.
Ninety-nine percent of who you are is invisible and untouchable.
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
Take away paradox from the thinker and you have a professor.
A wise man can play the part of a clown, but a clown can't play the part of a wise man.
Some people seem to fade away but then when they are truly gone, it's like they didn't fade away at all.
If you can't say something good about someone, sit right here by me.
The highest forms of understanding we can achieve are laughter and human compassion.
Humans are not proud of their ancestors, and rarely invite them round to dinner.
Not only will we have to repent for the sins of bad people; but we also will have to repent for the appalling silence of good people.
Anyone who says he can see through women is missing a lot.
The first human who hurled an insult instead of a stone was the founder of civilization.
People who know little are usually great talkers, while men who know much say little.
Our true nationality is mankind.
Johnny Cash has always been larger than life.
Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated, thus, everyone's task is unique as his specific opportunity to implement it.