Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr.
Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
When we see social relationships controlled everywhere by the principles which Jesus illustrated in life -- trust, love, mercy, and altruism -- then we shall know that the kingdom of God is here.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Returning hate, adding deeper darkness to a night that is already void of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Right defeated is stronger than evil triumphant.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Power is love implementing the demands of justice. Justice is love correcting everything that goes against love.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
It is Love that will save our world and our civilization.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Justice is love correcting that which revolts against love.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
So when Jesus says "Love your enemies," he is setting forth a profound and ultimately inescapable admonition.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Love is the only creative, redemptive, transforming power, in the universe.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
One who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly, and with a willingness to accept the penalty.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
I just want to be there in love and in justice and in truth and in commitment to others, so that we can make of this old world a new world.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
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.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.