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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Love, Inspirational, Life
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (2012). “A Gift of Love: Sermons from Strength to Love and Other Preachings”, p.67, Beacon Press

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspirational, Motivational, Inspiring

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspirational, Life, Motivational
Strength to Love (1963) ch. 3

You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspirational, Positive, Faith
Mother Jones Magazine, Vol.16, No.3, p.77, May - June 1991.

The SILENCE of the good people is more DANGEROUS than the BRUTALITY of the bad people

Martin Luther King, Jr.
People, Silence, Brutality

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dream, Kings, Children
Speech at Civil Rights March,Washington, D.C., 28 Aug. 1963

It is always the right time to do the right thing.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Right Time, Right Thing

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Integrity, Stress, Commitment

Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame but greatness, because greatness is determined by service.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Greatness, Determined, Fame

Use me, God. Show me how to take who I am, who I want to be, and what I can do, and use it for a purpose greater than myself.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
God, Christian, Religious

We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspirational, Inspiring, Meaningful

Never, never be afraid to do what's right.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Civil Rights Leaders

Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Love, Life, Marriage
Martin Luther King (Jr.), Alex Ayres (1993). “The Wisdom of Martin Luther King, Jr”, Plume

Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspirational, Courage, Integrity

Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspirational, Life, Motivational
Martin Luther King Jr. (1963). “Strength to Love”

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspirational, Life, Motivational
"Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

To ignore evil is to become an accomplice to it.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wisdom, Evil, Good And Evil
Martin Luther King (Jr.), Alex Ayres (1993). “The Wisdom of Martin Luther King, Jr”, Plume

Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspirational, Witty, Kings
Strength to Love (1963) ch. 4

The surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Joy Happiness, Way, Sharing Happiness

Perhaps the worst sin in life is knowing right and not doing it.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Knowing, Life Is, Sin

It's not the violence of the few that scares me, it's the silence of the many

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Silence, Scare, Violence

Peace is not simply the absence of conflict, but the existence of justice for all people.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Justice For All, People, Conflict

The richer we have become materially, the poorer we become morally and spiritually. We have learned to fly in the air like birds and swim in the sea like fish, but we have not learned the simple art of living together as brothers.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspirational, Art, Brother
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (2013). “The Essential Martin Luther King, Jr.: "I Have a Dream" and Other Great Writings”, p.120, Beacon Press

No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Uplifting, Dignity Of Work, Humanity
Martin Luther King Jr. (1963). “Strength to Love”

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. Nothing worthwhile is easy. Your ability to overcome unfavorable situations will provide you with time to demonstrate your true strength and determination for success. Always set your standards high, your greatest achievements lie within the infinite feats you achieve in your life.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Meaningful, Determination, Lying
Strength to Love (1963) ch. 3

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