“You can read the history of a country through its actions.”

We’re no longer arguing about riding in the back of the bus, but being the bus driver or the president of the bus company.

We’re not pushing for the right to buy the hot dog, but selling the hot dog and the right to own the hot dog franchise.

Black men who have succeeded have an obligation to serve as role models for young men entrapped by a vicious cycle of poverty, despair, and hopelessness.

The most enduring contributions made to civilization have not been made by brawn, they have been made by brain.

If you think you are leading and turn around to see no one following, then you are just taking a walk.

Each day becomes more meaningful, and your life is enhanced when your actions are guided by what inspires you.

Europe and America should judge Georgia’s leadership on the basis of their actions, not just their words and promises. Otherwise Saakashvili will transform Georgia into a dictatorship.

Standing even for a short time proves exhausting compared with walking and running though it be for a long time … Nature delights and is restored by alternating and varied actions.

Bad thoughts quickly ripen into bad actions.