In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence.

So far no one had had enough courage and intelligence to reveal me to my dear Germans. My problems are new, my psychological horizon frighteningly comprehensive, my language bold and clear; there may well be no books written in German which are richer in ideas and more independent than mine.

No victor believes in chance.

Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.

I've heard that Black people and Black faces don't sell magazines, but one day you're going to beg me to be on there.

You can be very, very competent... but if you're not willing to speak out... have the confidence based on your knowledge... what's the point?