Challenges Quote by Al Sharpton

One of the greatest men to ever walk this land was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His life exemplified unity by bringing people together…

— Anonymous

The spirit of Dr. [Martin Luther] King and the thousands of people he worked with set the races on a different course in the…

— Peter Hans Kolvenbach

“First, his personal achievement. I am not concerned here about marches and boycotts, great and important though they were, but rather about a man…

— Chinua Achebe

Let the efforts of us all, prove that he [Martin Luther King] was not a mere dreamer when he spoke of the beauty of…

— Nelson Mandela

“Martin Luther King, Jr., is the most quoted black man on the planet. His words are like scripture to you and, yes, to us…

— Michael Eric Dyson

“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…

— Carolyn Maull McKinstry

One of the things I love most about Martin Luther King is that he was willing to sacrifice his popularity in favor of his…

— Cornel West

I think we have to face right in the center of the hurricane, if you will, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s foibles and faults. I…

— Michael Eric Dyson

“It is appropriate that we celebrate Martin Luther King, a man who struggled so valiantly to restore humanity to the oppressed and the oppressor.”

— Chinua Achebe

We can’t sit back and celebrate Martin King and ask when will there be another like him. No, no my dear young friends. We…

— Vincent Harding

I would love to meet Martin Luther King. His fearless attitude, leadership, and self-awareness changed our world.

— Zulay Henao

I'm not Martin Luther King. I can't be Martin Luther King. The only thing I can do is present what I feel the essence…

— Anthony Mackie