Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes about Character

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Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.

Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Education, Character, School

Martin Luther King (1992). “The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr”, p.124, Univ of California Press

We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate. The broad education will, therefore, transmit to one not only the accumulated knowledge of the race but also the accumulated experience of social living. If we are not careful, our colleges will produce a group of close-minded, unscientific, illogical propagandists, consumed with immoral acts. Be careful, brethren! Be careful, teachers!

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Teacher, Character, College

Martin Luther King (1992). “The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr”, p.124, Univ of California Press

We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of the good people.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Integrity, Anger, Character

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (2013). “The Essential Martin Luther King, Jr.: "I Have a Dream" and Other Great Writings”, p.96, Beacon Press

Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men. Our hope for creative living lies in our ability to reestablish the spiritual needs of our lives in personal character and social justice. Without this spiritual and moral reawakening we shall destroy ourselves in the misuse of our own instruments.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Spiritual, Lying, Character

The movement for equality and justice can only be a success if it has both a mass and militant character; the barriers to be overcome require both.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Character, Justice

Martin Luther King (Jr.) (1964). “A Martin Luther King Treasury”

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, sons of former slaves and sons of former slave-owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day, even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into a oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream 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 content of their character. I have a dream today!

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dream, Children, Character

Speech at Civil Rights March,Washington, D.C., 28 Aug. 1963

We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Education, Character, Giving

Martin Luther King (1992). “The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr”, p.124, Univ of California Press