In the current struggle, there is one positive course of action. There is no alternative, for the alternative would connote a rear… — Martin Luther King, Jr Action Copy Share Image
I too am compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my particular hometown. — Martin Luther King, Jr Christianity Copy Share Image
The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress. — Martin Luther King, Jr Collective bargaining Copy Share Image
I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see. I sought my God, but my God eluded me. I sought… — Martin Luther King, Jr Brother Copy Share Image
It's not burn baby burn, but learn, baby, learn, so that you can earn, baby, earn. — Martin Luther King, Jr Baby Copy Share Image
Every man of humane convictions must decide on the protest that best suits his convictions, but we must all protest. — Martin Luther King, Jr Conviction Copy Share Image
We have a great dream. It started way back in 1776, and God grant that America will be true to her dream. — Martin Luther King, Jr America Copy Share Image
We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the… — Martin Luther King, Jr African american Copy Share Image
It is our experience that the nation doesn't move around questions of genuine equality for the poor and for black people until… — Martin Luther King, Jr Action Copy Share Image
There is little hope for us until we become tough-minded enough to break loose from the shackles of prejudice, half-truths, and down-right… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
We did not hesitate to call our movement an army. But it was a special army, with no supplies but its sincerity,… — Martin Luther King, Jr Army Copy Share Image
There is no truth to the myth that Negroes depreciate property. The fact is that most Negroes are kept out of residential… — Martin Luther King, Jr Depreciate Copy Share Image
An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order… — Martin Luther King, Jr Acceptance Copy Share Image
We were all involved in the death of John Kennedy. We tolerated hate; we tolerated the sick stimulation of violence in all… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
America must begin the struggle for democracy at home. The advocacy of free elections in Europe by American officials is hypocrisy when… — Martin Luther King, Jr Advocacy Copy Share Image
Our goal is to create a beloved community," said Dr. King, "and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as… — Martin Luther King, Jr Beloved Copy Share Image
The strong man holds in a living blend strongly marked opposites. The idealists are not usually realistic, and the realists are not… — Martin Luther King, Jr Assertive Copy Share Image
It is purposeless to tell Negroes they should not be enraged when they should be. Indeed, they will be mentally healthier if… — Martin Luther King, Jr Activism Copy Share Image
There is such a thing as the freedom of exhaustion. Some people are so worn down by the yoke of oppression that… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
The 'tide in the affairs of men' does not remain at the flood; it ebbs. We may cry out desperately for time… — Martin Luther King, Jr Affair Copy Share Image
It is a strangely irrational notion that there is something in the very flow of time that will inevitably cure all ills.… — Martin Luther King, Jr Action Copy Share Image
[Malcolm X] had said a great deal about nonviolence, criticizing nonviolence, and saying that I approved of Negro men and women being… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
The potential beauty of human life is constantly made ugly by man's ever recurring song of retaliation. The oceans of history are… — Martin Luther King, Jr Beauty Copy Share Image
We should never forget that everything Adolf Hitler did in Germany was “legal” and everything the Hungarian freedom fighters did in Hungary… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
Your self-sacrificin g devotion to your purpose in life and your unwavering faith will carry you through times of difficulty. — Martin Luther King, Jr Devotion Copy Share Image
When any society says that I cannot marry a certain person, that society has cut off a segment of my freedom, — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
If you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl, but keep moving forward! — Martin Luther King, Jr Business inspiration Copy Share Image
It's not how long a man lives, but how well he uses the time allotted him. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
We need not join the mad rush to purchase an earthly fallout shelter. God is our eternal fallout shelter. From Strength to… — Martin Luther King, Jr Eternal Copy Share Image
Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' — Martin Luther King, Jr Consciousness Copy Share Image
Christ furnished the spirit and motivation while Gandhi furnished the method. — Martin Luther King, Jr Christ Copy Share Image
I am convinced that...in the struggle for righteousness man has cosmic companionship. — Martin Luther King, Jr Companionship Copy Share Image
The difference between a dreamer and a visionary is that a dreamer has his eyes closed and a visionary has his eyes… — Martin Luther King, Jr Differences Copy Share Image
All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem. — Martin Luther King, Jr Face to face Copy Share Image
We all too often have socialism for the rich and rugged free market capitalism for the poor. — Martin Luther King, Jr Capitalism Copy Share Image
A Church that has lost its voice for justice is a Church that has lost its relevance in the world. — Martin Luther King, Jr Church Copy Share Image
I became convinced that noncooperation with evil is as much a moral obligation as is cooperation with good. — Martin Luther King, Jr Civil disobedience Copy Share Image
Mass civil disobedience can use rage as a constructive and creative force. — Martin Luther King, Jr Activism Copy Share Image
In the struggle for human rights and justice, Negros will make a mistake if they become bitter and indulge in hate campaigns. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
Was not Jesus an extremist in love? - "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
![“[Malcolm X] had said a great deal about nonviolence, criticizing nonviolence, and saying that I approved of Negro men and women being bitten by dogs and the fire hoses, and I say, say go on and not defend yourself. I think this kind of response grew out of the build up, all of the talk about my…” quote by Martin Luther King, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c7c/martin-luther-king-jr-127_approved_malcolm-x-had-said-a-great-deal-about-no_3056569.png)
