"The greatest difference between now and 1964, when I began teaching, is that public policy has pretty much eradicated the dream of Martin Luther King."

“Despite fearful rhetoric to the contrary, terrorism is not a transcendent threat. A terrorist attack cannot possibly destroy our country's way of life; it's only our reaction to that attack that can do that kind of damage.”

“Changing my name was meant to inspire and bring youth together all around the world,”

Source : "We have World Peace: Ron Artest gets name change" by Ben Bolch, articles.latimes.com. September 16, 2011.

“Theories are like scaffolding: they are not the house, but you cannot build the house without them.”

Source : Constance Fenimore Woolson (1892). “Anne”

“I don't think social commentary should be planned, you just have to be truthful.”

“In the end, you're measured not by how much you undertake but by what you finally accomplish.”

“There is a way to touch the angels of the skies: Gaining the trust of birds!”

“Resolved, that the women of this nation in 1876, have greater cause for discontent, rebellion and revolution than the men of 1776.”

“In some states, not even 50 percent of black boys finish high school.”

Source : "Education an economic issue?". "Meet the Press" with David Gregory, www.nbcnews.com. September 25, 2011.