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.

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.

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

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

When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain.

Death is alive, they whispered. Death lives inside life, as bones dance within the body. Yesterday is within today. Yesterday never dies.

Great things can be accomplished, if we passionately pursue our goals and dreams.

Behave like you never care even if you are most caring one.

I recreate myself; that is my only power.

There is nothing more attractive than a man who is not a New Man.

But see that the imagination of nature is far, far greater than the imagination of man.

It's really stupid to defend your own jokes. That is for other people to do if they choose to.

I want to be in cahoots with bands who want to make the record of their dreams.

The speed is something dangerous but very exciting.