Difficulties break some men but make others. No axe is sharp enough to cut the soul of a sinner who keeps on trying, one armed with the hope that he will rise even in the end.

Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle for where we're going. There's something ahead worth fighting for.

It is my great hope that, as we struggle for racial justice, we will follow that philosophy and method of non-violent resistance, realizing that this is the approach that can bring about that better day of racial justice for everyone.

I must admit to you that there are still jail cells waiting for us, and dark and difficult moments. But if we will go on with the faith that nonviolence and its power can transform dark yesterdays into bright tomorrows, we will be able to change all of these conditions.

Take it upon yourself where you live to make people around you joyful and full of hope.

I just hope people don't get sick of us. I'm sick of us and I'm in Destiny's Child.