Quotes about Strength
Right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Again and again we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
The nonviolent approach does not immediately change the heart of the oppressor. It first does something to the hearts and souls of those committed to it. It gives them new self-respect; it calls up resources of strength and courage they did not know they had.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Only through an inner spiritual transformation do we gain the strength to fight vigorously the evils of the world in a humble and loving spirit.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
God is able to give you the power to endure that which cannot be changed... Why be anxious? Come what may, God is able.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
we must constantly build dykes of courage to hold back the flood of fear
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
If we do not act, we shall surely be dragged down the long, dark, and shameful corridors of time reserved for those who possess power without compassion, might without morality, and strength without sight.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
There comes a time when people get tired of being pushed out of the glittering sunlight of life's July and left standing amidst the piercing chill of an Alpine November.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
If you can't fly then run. If you can't run, then walk. And, if you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
If you can't run then walk If you can't walk then crawl but whatever you do don't give up
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
If the inexpressible cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the opposition we now face will surely fail.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.