Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Civil Rights Leader

Determined

“Power properly understood is nothing but the ability to achieve purpose. It is the strength required to bring about social, political and economic change.”

Strong Change Power

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Civil Rights Leader

Courageous

“They were too God-intoxicated to be "astronomically intimidated." They brought an end to such ancient evils as infanticide and gladiatorial contest.”

Inspirational Evil Ancient

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Wise

“It does not matter how long you live, but how well you do it.”

Long Doe Matter

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Determined

“If you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl, but keep moving forward!”

Kings Determination

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Optimistic

“No one is free until we are all free.”

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Inspired

“We are faced with the fact, my friends, that tomorrow is today. Procrastination is still the thief of time. Over the bleached bones and jumbled residues of numerous civilizations are written the pathetic words ‘Too Late’.”

Civilization Procrastination Thieves

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Hopeful

“I still believe that one day mankind will bow before the altars of God and be crowned triumphant over war and bloodshed, and nonviolent redemptive goodwill will proclaim the rule of the land.”

Believe War Land

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Courageous

“It is hardly a moral act to encourage others patiently to accept injustice which he himself does not endure.”

Doe Moral Injustice

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Courageous

“In any civilized society, it is every citizen's responsibility to obey just laws. But at the same time, it is every citizen's responsibility to disobey unjust laws.”

War Responsibility Marijuana

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Happy

“So I'm happy tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!”

Eye Happiness Fear

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Spiritual

“There is such a thing as the freedom of exhaustion. Some people are so worn down by the yoke of oppression that they give up. [...] The oppressed must never allow the conscience of the oppressor to slumber. [...] To accept injustice or segregation passively is to say to the oppressor that his actions are morally right.”

People Giving Up Black History

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Hopeful

“We can walk through the darkest night with the radiant conviction that all things work together for the good.”

Spiritual Night Working Together

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