A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. | 
p. 122: 'The universe is so structured that things do not quite work out rightly if men are not diligent in their concern for others. The self cannot be self without other selves. I cannot reach fulfillment without thou. Social psychologists tell us that we cannot truly be persons unless we interact with other persons. All life is interrelated. All men are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.'
pp. 112-113: '[The American people] have been persuaded to accept token victories as indicative of genuine and satisfactory progress.... ["Tokenism"] is a pallative which relieves emotional distress, but leaves the disease and its ravages unaffected. It tends to demobilize and relax the militant spirit which alone drives us forward to real change.'
'We are simply seeking to bring into full realization the American dream--a dream yet unfulfilled. A dream of equality of opportunity, of privilege and property widely distributed; a dream of a land where men no longer argue that the color of a man's skin determines the content of his character... ⬇️
'The method of nonviolent resistance is effective in that it has a way of disarming the opponent, it exposes his moral defenses, it weakens his morale and at the same time it works on his conscience. ⬇️
'The Constitution assured the right to vote, but there is no such assurance of the right to adequate housing, or the right to an adequate income. And yet, in a nation which has a gross national product of 750 billion dollars a year [in 1966], it is morally right to insist that every person has a decent house, an adequate education and enough money to provide basic necessities for one's family.'
'Before the victory is won some may have to get scarred up, but we shall overcome. Before the victory of brotherhood is achieved, some will maybe face physical death, but we shall overcome. Before the victory is won, some will lose jobs, some will be called communists, and reds, merely because they believe in brotherhood... but we shall overcome.'
'We hear this quite often, that only time can solve this problem.... Well the people who argue this do not themselves realize that time is neutral, that it can be used constructively or deconstructively. At points the people of ill will, the segregationists, have used time much more effectively than the people of good will. ⬇️
Have an inspiring Martin Luther King Day!
If you can't get out and volunteer on this day of service because of the pandemic, just try to be kinder and happier 🤓 It's sometimes hard to do with all that is going on 😁
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“Courage is an inner #resolution to go forward despite obstacles; Cowardice is submissive surrender to circumstances. Courage breeds creativity; Cowardice represses fear and is mastered by it. Cowardice asks the question, is it safe? Expediency asks the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? ⬇️
So many great Martin Luther King quotes but the bottom one is one of my favourites!
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“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes though continuous struggle.”
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The Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr was one of a kind: a fearless crusader for human rights, a minister, a writer, a spiritual leader, a husband, a daddy, a human of highly developed moral character.
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1. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Such a gorgeous, lyrical writing style ❤️
2. How do you continue to maintain hope when so often faced with the hopeless?
3. I‘m too scared to count 😱
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“A genuine revolution of values means in the final analysis that our loyalties must become ecumenical rather than sectional. Every nation must now develop an overriding loyalty to mankind as a whole in order to preserve the best in their individual societies.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, “Beyond Vietnam” speech #MLKday
So important to remember this quote from the great man. One of my heroes, along with Nelson Mandela. 😍😍😍
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"Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal." -Martin Luther King Jr.
✨This is the last one that I have.. Once again, I truly enjoyed all of enteries and different ways and outlooks and views and all of it. You're all amazing. Don't ever forget that.
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"We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies." -Martin Luther King Jr.
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"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that" -Martin Luther King Jr.
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"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
✨What a better day to post some more inspiration/motivation from the giveaway than today? ?
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
We need some love right now. The President's hateful speech this afternoon is just the dark that needs driving out.
#greatestloveofall
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Have a great week everyone!?
Week beginning: Monday 5th June 2017?
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." ~ A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches by Martin Luther King Jr ?
This was my favorite sign today at the #womensmarch.
Words to remember today. We must keep the truth close to our hearts and not be swayed.
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#Resist #AntiInauguration #ConstantVigilance
Missed yesterday's photo challenge due to illness, but I enjoyed going through everyone's recommendations inspired by Martin Luther King.
