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Until the killing of black men, black mothers' sons, becomes as important to the rest of the country as the killing of a white mother's son, we who believe in freedom cannot rest until this happens. (1964)

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Strong people do not need strong leaders.

The development of the individual to his highest potential for the benefit of the group.

Remember, we are not fighting for the freedom of the Negro alone, but for the freedom of the human spirit, a larger freedom that encompasses all mankind.

People have to be made to understand that they cannot look for salvation anywhere but to themselves.

I have always thought what is needed is the development of people who are interested not in being leaders as much as in developing leadership among other people.

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