"Every man lives in two realms: the internal and the external. The internal is that realm of spiritual ends expressed in art, literature, morals, and religion. The external is that complex of devices, techniques, mechanisms, and instrumentalities by means of which we live."
"At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love."
"It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can keep him from lynching me, and I think that's pretty important."
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"
"There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love."
"I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word."