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.

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.

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.

Be genuinely happy for other people's success, and always use their success stories to boost your level of will to succeed.

I'm so suspicious of boys-slash-men. I just don't like them or trust them.

What do you want for your life? And how are you going to get it? Figure that out. And then follow me to gloryville.

Satan is the master distracter. He is always working to keep us off track in our walk with God.

God is not only a divine person who we can address in prayer, but also a wide living space We human beings are giving each other space for living when we meet each other in love and friendship.

Spread your love everywhere you go.

My mother once said to me, 'You must promise to be happy; it is the greatest favour you can do to others'. It has guided me throughout my life.

The 21st century will not be about the battle between capitalism and socialism but between the forces of progress and the forces of conservatism.

I practice the artist's golden rule. I wouldn't want somebody telling me how to finish my painting, I'm not going to tell him how to finish his movie or how to shape his movie.

George Bush was not elected by a majority of the voters in the United States. He was appointed by God.