12 Inspirational, Enduring Quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 - 1968)

 

12 Inspirational, Enduring Quotes by

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

#1 “When evil men plot, good men must plan. When evil men burn and bomb, good men must build and bind. When evil men shout ugly words of hatred, good men must commit themselves to the glories of love.”

—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

#2 “We must live together as brothers as perish together as fools.”

—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  

#3 “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

#4 “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.”

— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

#5 “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.”

― Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 

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

 ― Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

#7 “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” ― Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

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

—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

#9 “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.” ― Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

#10 “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” 

― Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

#11 “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.”

—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

#12 “Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability but comes through continuous struggle.”

—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

Here are a few more good ones…

“We must not seek to defeat or humiliate the enemy but to win his friendship and understanding.” 

— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

“Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever.”—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

“Forgiveness is a catalyst creating the atmosphere necessary for a fresh start and a new beginning.” 

— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.