“If a teacher does not involve himself, his values, his commitments, in the course of discussion, why should the students?”

“Education and democracy have the same goal: the fullest possible development of human capabilities.”

“The people of this country, not special interest big money, should be the source of all political power.”

“I don't think politics has anything to do with left, right, or center. It has to do with trying to do right by people.”

“A politics that is not sensitive to the concerns and circumstances of people's lives, a politics that does not speak to and include people, is an intellectually arrogant politics that deserves to fail.”

“There are three critical ingredients to democratic renewal and progressive change in America: good public policy, grassroots organizing and electoral politics.”

“We can and must move U.S. politics forward by means of committed participation.”

“Politics is about the improvement of people's lives. It's about advancing the cause of peace and justice in our country and the world. Politics is about doing well for the people.”

“I emphasize self-esteem, self-confidence, and dignity, not as an ideal, but as a real test of community organization. Without leadership development, community organizations do not have staying power.”

“Politics is not about power.”

“If a teacher does not involve himself, his values, his commitments, in the course of discussion, why should the students?”