Betty Shabazz quotes:

Malcolm was a firm believer in the value and importance of our heritage. He believed that we have valuable and distinct cultural traditions which need to be institutionalized so that they can be passed on to our heirs.

Two young doctors - one from Harvard and the other from Dartmouth - invited me to go to Mecca in my husband's stead. And that is what helped put me back on track.

Love yourself, appreciate yourself, see the good in you... and respect yourself.

Find the good and celebrate it.

I looked over and saw this man on the extreme right aisle sort of galloping to the podium. He was tall, he was thin, and the way he was galloping it looked as though he was going someplace much more important than the podium.

I wish you power that equals your intelligence and your strength. I wish you success that equals your talent and determination. And I wish you faith.

Most people cant' deal with reality, but indulge heavily in fantasy and fear.

Have I gotten any threats? All I get is threats. I get at least six or seven a day.