Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes about Inspirational

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

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

Love, Inspirational, Life

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (2012). “A Gift of Love: Sermons from Strength to Love and Other Preachings”, p.67, Beacon Press

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Motivational, Inspiring

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

Strength to Love (1963) ch. 3

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

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Positive, Faith

Mother Jones Magazine, Vol.16, No.3, p.77, May - June 1991.

We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Inspiring, Meaningful

Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Courage, Integrity

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

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

Martin Luther King Jr. (1963). “Strength to Love”

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

"Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Witty, Kings

Strength to Love (1963) ch. 4

The richer we have become materially, the poorer we become morally and spiritually. We have learned to fly in the air like birds and swim in the sea like fish, but we have not learned the simple art of living together as brothers.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Art, Brother

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (2013). “The Essential Martin Luther King, Jr.: "I Have a Dream" and Other Great Writings”, p.120, Beacon Press

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

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Love, Inspirational, Inspiring

Be The Peace You Wish To See In The World!

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Motivational, Change

The time is always right to do what is right.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Positive, Inspiring

"This Dallas Boy's MLK Jr. Speech Is Such A Sweet Message For Today's World" by Sarah Friedmann, www.bustle.com. January 2018.

Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Motivational, Inspiring

Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Love, Inspirational, Marriage

One of the great liabilities of history is that all too many people fail to remain awake through great periods of social change. Every society has its protectors of status quo and its fraternities of the indifferent who are notorious for sleeping through revolutions. Today, our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Change, Sleep

Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Kings, Destiny

"Letter from Birmingham Jail," 16 Apr. 1963

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

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Motivational, Change

Atlanta Magazine, April 2008.

One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Religious, Responsibility

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (2011). “Why We Can't Wait”, p.60, Beacon Press

A riot is the language of the unheard.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Kings, Race Riots

Martin Luther King, Jr. (2016). “MLK on "The Other America" and "Black Power"”, p.6, Beacon Press

Quietly endure, silently suffer and patiently wait.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Struggle, Waiting

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (2011). “Why We Can't Wait”, p.10, Beacon Press

I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inspirational, Life, Dream

"I Have a Dream". Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Address Delivered at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, kinginstitute.stanford.edu. August 28, 1963.