More Quotes by Martin Luther King Jr.
Perhaps the worst sin in life is knowing right and not doing it.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.
May I stress the need for courageous, intelligent, and dedicated leadership... Leaders of sound integrity. Leaders not in love with publicity, but in love with justice. Leaders not in love with money, but in love with humanity. Leaders who can subject their particular egos to the greatness of the cause.
You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.
Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.
No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity
Love is the most durable power in the world. This creative force is the most potent instrument available in mankind's quest for peace and security.
Whatever your life's work is, do it well.