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

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.

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

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

Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'.

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!

How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.

Challenge yourself; it’s the only path which leads to growth.

My autobiography was simply the story of my life.