Martin Luther King Archives - Quote of the day

Inspirational

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

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Inspirational

If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.

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Inspirational

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 and controversy.

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Inspirational

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’

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Children

I have a dream that 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 the content of their character.

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Inspirational

I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.

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Faith

You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

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Change

A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.

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Hate

Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.

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Change

Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.

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Change

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.

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Inspirational

The time is always right to do what is right.

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