We can say that our feet are tired, but our souls are rested.

Now it is time for us to move on to that great and noble realm of justice and brotherhood. That is the great struggle taking place in our nation today. It isn't a struggle just based on a lot of noise; it is a struggle to save the soul of our nation.

We cannot walk alone. And as we walk we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.

We are moving up a mighty highway toward the city of Freedom. There will be meandering points. There will be curves and difficult moments, and we will be tempted to retaliate with the same kind of force that the opposition will use. But I'm going to say to you, 'Wait a minute, Birmingham. Somebody's got to have some sense in Birmingham.

Let us be dissatisfied until integration is not seen as a problem but as an opportunity to participate in the beauty of diversity.

As you press on for justice, be sure to move with dignity and discipline, using only the weapon of love.