We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people.
'Letter from Birmingham Jail' in Why We Can't Wait 1963.
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The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.
Strength to Love (1963)
viewShallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.
'Letter from Birmingham Jail' in Why We Can't Wait 1963.
Well, I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn’t matter with me now. Because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’t mind. Like any man, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people will get to the promised land. And I’m happy, tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.
I've Been to the Mountaintop (Speech in Memphis, TN, April 3 1968)
There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love.
'Letter from Birmingham Jail' in Why We Can't Wait 1963.
He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it.
Stride Towards Freedom
Often paraphrased as "One who condones evils is just as guilty as the one who perpetrates it."
Often paraphrased as "One who condones evils is just as guilty as the one who perpetrates it."
