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Martin Luther King Quotes

Sense the Spirit of Equality in These Martin Luther King Quotes

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Martin Luther King was an inspirational civil rights activist. All his life he advocated equality and brotherhood. Read inspirational quotes from the great leader.

Belief
Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.

Birthday
The quality, not the longevity, of one's life is what is important.

Character
The time is always right to do what is right.

Character
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and conveniences, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

Challenge
The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in moments of comfort and convenience, but where the stand in times of challenge and controversy.

Belief
We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.

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