"The story of the Negro in America is the story of America. It is not a pretty story."

"Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up."

"People who believe that they are white, and who are not, are a very great danger to us all."

"Artists are here to disturb the peace."

"Children, especially, are very good at knowing what's going on, and they will not forgive you for lying to them."