I don't want a Black History Month. Black history is American history.

Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen - that stillness becomes a radiance.

In the harshest place on Earth, ... love finds a way.

All you have to do is believe, then you will see everything.

Did you just call me old? I really prefer the word 'experienced'.

Forgiveness liberates the soul, it removes fear.

I am going to stop calling you a white man and I'm going to ask you to stop calling me a black man.

We humans are more concerned with having than with being.

If you're not living on the edge then you're taking up a little too much space.

Don't be different just for different's sake. If you see it differently, function that way. Follow your own muse, always.

Don't be afraid of what you want. This is your time. The barriers are down.

Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'.

I once heard a wise man say there are no perfect men. Only perfect intentions.

Fatigue, discomfort, discouragement are merely symptoms of effort.

If you want to see a miracle, be the miracle

Never let pride be your guiding principle. Let your accomplishments speak for you.

I hate the word homophobia. It's not a phobia. You are not scared. You are an asshole.

As long as you feel like a victim, you are one.

How are we going to get rid of racism? Stop talking about it!