Civil rights Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr
“We come humbly to say to the men in the forefront of our government that the civil rights issue is not an Ephemeral, evanescent domestic issue that can be kicked about by reactionary guardians of the status quo; it is rather an eternal moral issue which may well determine the destiny of our nation in the ideological struggle with communism. The hour is late. The clock of destiny is ticking out. We must act now, before it is too late.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Address, 1960s (unspecified)
Civil rights are a timeless moral issue that will shape the nation's future in the ideological battle against communism; urgent action is needed.
In simple terms: Civil rights are a lasting moral fight that must be acted on now.
Key Takeaway
Act immediately on civil rights.
Themes
civil rights
morality
politics
ideology
Mood
urgent
inspirational
Type
activist
historical
When to use this quote
- legislative reform
- public protests
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
justice
eternal moral issue
national destiny
Questions to Reflect On
- What concrete actions can address civil rights now?
- How does ideology influence civil rights policy?
A Different Perspective
Urgency may overlook practical steps.
