It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can keep him from lynching me, and… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
A riot is the language of the unheard. On blacks in America; address at Birmingham AL — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
If we do an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, we will be a blind and toothless nation. — Martin Luther King, Jr Blind Copy Share Image
There may be a conflict between softminded religionists and toughminded scientists, but not between science and religion. — Martin Luther King, Jr Conflict Copy Share Image
We must speak with all the humility that is appropriate to our limited vision, but we must speak. — Martin Luther King, Jr Dreams Copy Share Image
The Darwinian concept of the survival of the fittest has been substituted by a philosophy of the survival of the slickest. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
Again and again we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
Your self-image should not come from the job you do but from how well you do your job. — Martin Luther King, Jr Identity Copy Share Image
If I were constantly worried about death, I couldn't function. After a while, if your life is more or less constantly in… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
For years, I labored with the idea of reforming the existing institutions in the South, a little change here, a little change… — Martin Luther King, Jr Change Copy Share Image
Courageous men never lose the zest for living even though their life situation is zestless; cowardly men, overwhelmed by the uncertainties of… — Martin Luther King, Jr Courage Copy Share Image
I think the inconveniences of a segregated education are much greater than the inconveniences of busing students so that they can get… — Martin Luther King, Jr Education Copy Share Image
Man is man because he is free to operate within the framework of his destiny. He is free to deliberate, to make… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
I think one can live in American society with a certain cultural heritage, whether it's an African heritage or other, European,what have… — Martin Luther King, Jr American society Copy Share Image
If a city has a 30% Negro population, then it is logical to assume that Negroes should have at least 30% of… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged… — Martin Luther King, Jr Character Copy Share Image
When the Negro was completely an underdog, he needed white spokesmen. Liberals played their parts in this period exceedingly well… But now… — Martin Luther King, Jr Assertive Copy Share Image
Even when the polls are open to all, Negroes have shown themselves too slow to exercise their voting privileges. There must be… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
But we are gravely mistaken to think that Christianity protects us from the pain and agony of mortal existence. Christianity has always… — Martin Luther King, Jr Bears Copy Share Image
It is not enough for me to stand before you tonight and condemn riots. It would be morally irresponsible for me to… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
[I]t must be emphasized that nonviolent resistance is not a method for cowards; it does resist. If one uses this method because… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
The nation is sick; trouble is in the land, confusion all around...But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough… — Martin Luther King, Jr Atlanta Copy Share Image
There is a power in love that our world has not discovered yet. Jesus discovered it centuries ago. Mahatma Gandhi of India… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
I feel that segregation is totally unchristian, and that it is against everything the Christian religion stands for. — Martin Luther King, Jr Christian Copy Share Image
People with good intentions but limited understanding are more dangerous than people with total ill will. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
While the question of who killed President Kennedy is important, the question 'what killed him' is more important. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
We were not unmindful of the difficulties involved. So we decided to go through a process of self-purification. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
So I'm happy tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
A productive and happy life is not something you find; it is something you make. — Martin Luther King, Jr Happiness Copy Share Image
Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself.. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
“God still has a way of wringing good out of evil. History has proven time and time again that unmerited suffering is… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars... — Martin Luther King, Jr Crime Copy Share Image
Love is creative, understanding goodwill for all men. It is the refusal to defeat any individual. — Martin Luther King, Jr Creative Copy Share Image
It is a tragic mix-up when the United States spends 500,000 for every enemy soldier killed, and only 53 annually on the… — Martin Luther King, Jr Enemy Copy Share Image
Darkness cannot be overcome with more darkness, only with light. Violence cannot be overcome with more violence, only with peace. — Martin Luther King, Jr Darkness Copy Share Image
We have waited for more than three hundred and forty years for our constitutional and God-given rights. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
It is no longer a choice between violence and nonviolence in this world; it's nonviolence or nonexistence. That is where we are… — Martin Luther King, Jr Choices Copy Share Image
Everyone has an opportunity to be great because everyone has an opportunity to serve. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
I am convinced that love is the most durable power in the world. It is not an expression of impractical idealism, but… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
![“[I]t must be emphasized that nonviolent resistance is not a method for cowards; it does resist. If one uses this method because he is afraid or merely because he lacks the instruments of violence, he is not truly nonviolent. This is why Gandhi often said that if cowardice is the only alternative…” quote by Martin Luther King, Jr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/74a/martin-luther-king-jr-127_alternatives_i-t-must-be-emphasized-that-nonviolent-r_2830581.jpg)
