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Martin Luther King Jr Quotes

Biography: Martin Luther King Jr. is known for his pivotal role in the American c... more Biography: Martin Luther King Jr. is known for his pivotal role in the American civil rights movement. A Baptist minister and activist, he championed nonviolent protest against racial segregation, significantly impacting the fight for racial equality. His famous "I Have a Dream" speech and leadership during the Montgomery Bus Boycott remain inspirational milestones. less

"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."

Tags: Relationships, Trust, Support, Friendship, Silence

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Courage, Spirituality

"You can kill the dreamer, but you can’t kill the dream."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Perseverance, Hope, Influence

"Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable."

Tags: Determination, Growth, Change, Humanity, Society

"The measure of a man is not where he stands."

Tags: Ethics, Humanity, Integrity, Morality, Values

"Cowardice asks the question, is it safe? "

Tags: Courage, Ethics, Morality, Fear, Decision-making

"Never forget that everything Hitler did in Germany was legal."

Tags: Ethics, Morality, Justice, History, Human rights

"We all too often have socialism for the rich and rugged free market capitalism for the poor."

Tags: Social justice, Economic disparity, Economic systems, Income inequality, Wealth distribution

"Hate is just as injurious to the hater as it is to the hated."

Tags: Mental health, Emotions, Interpersonal relationships, Hate, Self-destruction

"I am not interested in power for power’s sake, but I’m interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good."

Tags: Leadership, Ethics, Integrity, Morality, Values

"We are not makers of history. We are made by history."

Tags: Perspective, Identity, Reflection, Society, Influence

"There is nothing more majestic than the determined courage of individuals willing to suffer and sacrifice for their freedom and dignity."

Tags: Determination, Courage, Freedom, Sacrifice, Dignity

"Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will."

Tags: Relationships, Perception, Understanding, Empathy, Communication

"It is not enough to say we must not wage war. It is necessary to love peace and sacrifice for it."

Tags: Love, Compassion, Commitment, Peace, Sacrifice

"Means we use must be as pure as the ends we seek."

Tags: Ethics, Integrity, Honesty, Virtue, Moral philosophy