James L. Farmer

“We, who are the living, possess the past. Tomorrow is for our martyrs.”

“Anyone who said he wasn't afraid during the civil rights movement was either a liar or without imagination. I was scared all the time. My hands didn't shake but inside I was shaking.”

“Inner city education must change. Our responsibility is not merely to provide access to knowledge; we must produce educated people.”

“Evil societies always kill their consciences.”