Sunday, January 15, 2017

Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)

Photo of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy (Strength to Love, 1963). Added 1/15/2017

Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend (15 of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Most Inspiring Inspirational Quotes, Parade, January 20, 2014). Added 1/17/2016

If a man hasn't discovered something he will die for, he isn't fit to live (Speech in Detroit, Michigan on June 23, 1963, About.Com, Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes). Added 1/15/2014

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter (Quotations Page). Added 1/14/2014

I have decided to stick to love...Hate is too great a burden to bear.--A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches (Goodreads.com). Added 1/13/2014

Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.--A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches (Goodreads.com). Added 5/18/2012


Photo: The photo in this post of Martin Luther King, Jr. is in the Public Domain.

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