Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr.
Somebody must have sense enough and morality enough to cut off the chain of hate and the chain of evil in the universe. And you do that by love
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Great people aren't those who are happy at times of convienience and content, but of how they are in times of catastrophy and controversy.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
There's something about love that builds up and is creative. There is something about hate that tears down and is destructive. So love your enemies.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Let us be practical and ask the question: How do we love our enemies?
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Hatred and bitterness can never cure the disease of fear; only love can do that. Hatred paralyzes life; love harmonies it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Returning hate for hate multiplies hate.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
When you are right you cannot be too radical; when you are wrong, you cannot be too conservative.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Your truth will increase as you know listen to the truth of others
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
I'm concerned about justice. I'm concerned about brotherhood. I'm concerned about truth. And when one is concerned about these, he can never advocate violence.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
The truth may hurt, but love helps ease the pain.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unarmed love is the most powerful force in all the world.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.