"I do not advocate violence; nor do I condemn those who would use violence to protect themselves."

"The driver said, 'If you don't stand up, I'm going to call the police and have you arrested.' I said, 'You may do that.'"

"The time had just come when I had been pushed as far as I could stand to be pushed, I suppose."

"There is no future in any job where you don't have the right to be treated with respect."

"I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving in."