Medgar Evers

"You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom."

"Kill me and nothing will happen. There will be no earth-shaking tragedy, no million people marching in protest."

"Freedom has never been free."

"The most important thing is that we must all work together for justice and equality."

"I believe in the ultimate justice of our cause."

"We have a responsibility to all Americans to make democracy work."

"A man's level of success is generally determined by his attitude."

"We as Negroes must be willing to die for the things we believe in."

"The most important thing is that we love one another."

"I believe that truth is on our side."

"We must work together for change and progress."

"Education is the great equalizer of society."

"We believe in the dignity of all human beings."

"Patience and perseverance are the keys to success."

"One thing I want to leave behind is a legacy of hope."

"The time to act is now, not tomorrow or next year."

"We must be willing to sacrifice for what we believe in."

"The mind is the greatest weapon we possess."

"Every person deserves respect and dignity."

"Unity among our people is essential for progress."

"We fight not with hate, but with love and determination."

"The struggle for freedom is the struggle for life itself."

"Our children deserve a better world than we inherited."

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

"We must have faith in ourselves and in our cause."

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

"We will not be intimidated or deterred from our mission."

"Knowledge is power, and education is the key to freedom."

"Every voice matters in the fight for equality."

"We must be willing to stand alone if necessary."