"The Washington black community was able to succeed beyond his wildest dreams. I mean, we had our own newspapers, our own restaurants, our own theaters, our own small shops, our own clubs, our own Masonic lodges"

"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again"

"Do what you do best, and you will succeed"

"Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark of spirit, compassion, love, and understanding"

"A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm"

"To separate children from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone"

"Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real"

"The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed"

"Creating the kind of connections between people that lead to collective civic action, political expression, community dialogue, shared cultural experiences"

"Find a good teacher, don't betray yourself to succeed and be a better person before being a better actor"

"Only in our dreams are we free. The rest of the time we need wages"