A rule without exceptions is an instrument capable of doing mischief to the innocent and bringing grief - as well as injustice - to those who should gain exemptions from the rule's functioning.

It appears that my worst fears have been realised: we have made progress in everything yet nothing has changed.

I live to harass white folks.

Self-esteem is like a difficult-to-cultivate flower. It requires frequent nurturing that occurs when you keep your word and follow through on your promises.

Slavery is, as an example of what white America has done, a constant reminder of what white America might do.

All ethical people strive to choose "right" over "easy" when confronted by situations that force them to choose one or the other.

The challenge throughout has been to tell what I view as the truth about racism without causing disabling despair.

My wife says I spend my life trying to teach white folks. I'm not so sure I'm proud of it, but she's right.

Few whites are ready to actively promote civil rights for blacks.

Courage is a finite resource, it is exhausted by the terrors we face.

So the earth is shaking Here the word's faking As there's no time for lies. Kiss and dance all nights! In no need of balanceNothing makes sense Get it loose with no excuse. Shake and dance!

It is a bitter-sweet thing, knowing two cultures. Once you leave your birthplace nothing is ever the same.

If you’re not good, I’ll burn your—”“Yeah, I know.” MeShack strolled to his bedroom. “You’ll burn my balls off.

Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it the tree is the real thing.

Being around some of the bright lights of the technology world and having them expect great things helps you sit down and do it seriously.

There are doubtless certain unworldly people who are indifferent to money. I myself have never met one.

I want to win and I want to be in office.

The new frontier lies not beyond the planets but within each one of us.

Do thou snatch treasures from my lips, and I'll take kingdoms back from thine.

Anxiety in children is originally nothing other than an expression of the fact they are feeling the loss of the person they love.