"The Constitution, as originally drawn, made no reference to the fact that all Americans wre considered equal members of society."

"The legal difference between the sit-ins and the Freedom Riders was significant."

"There is no longer a single common impediment to blacks emerging in this society."

"King consciously steered away from legal claims and instead relied on civil disobedience."

"Everybody wants blockbusters. I like to see a few pictures now and then that have to do with people and have relationships, and that's what I want to do films about. I don't want to see these sci-fi movies, and I don't want to do one of those. I don't understand it."

"All I can do is leave it in God's hands and hope that my fans feel where I'm coming from."

"Thanks to evolution, our bodies have powerful ways to ward off illness and infection and enable us to live long and healthy lives. Why, then, do health costs continue to climb at unsustainable and frightening rates?"

"Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming."