| Quotations of Martin Luther King, Jr. like his life | | | | to inculcate the same values in his followers. This |
| have inspired millions around the world. The Nobel | | | | particular quotation hints his views towards one's |
| laureate was one of the most important leaders | | | | duties. |
| of the African American civil rights movement. | | | | 4) "If a man hasn't discovered something that he |
| The inspirational leader is considered a global | | | | will die for, he isn't fit to live." (1963) |
| human rights icon. Martin Luther King, Jr. was | | | | This quotation is a part of his speech in Detroit |
| known for his words and the impact that these | | | | where he emphasizes on his principles and ethics. |
| words created. | | | | 5) "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on 15 th of | | | | everywhere." (1963) |
| January, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. Montgomery | | | | "There comes a time when men are no longer |
| Bus Boycott, Southern Christian Leadership | | | | willing to be plunged into an abyss of injustice." |
| Conference, Civil rights movement were some of | | | | (1963) |
| the major incidents Martin Luther King was | | | | These quotations ironically form a part of a letter |
| associated with. | | | | sent from Birmingham city jail, which expresses |
| His quotations along with his speeches have | | | | his deep desire for truth and justice to prevail |
| managed to bring about a change in people and | | | | 6) "Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon. It |
| their attitude. Some of his famous quotations are | | | | is a sword that heals." (1963) |
| mentioned below. | | | | Gandhi and his ways of non-violence, which were |
| 1) "Privileged classes do not give up their privileges | | | | a huge success in the Indian struggle towards her |
| voluntarily." (1957) This quotation appeared in the | | | | independence, had inspired Martin Luther King. This |
| discussion, ‘ The Open Mind: The New Negro' | | | | quotation shows his faith in non-violent ways of |
| where he defined the new Negro as a person | | | | struggle. |
| with a new sense of dignity and self-respect. | | | | 7) " The time is always ripe to do right." |
| 2) "A true revolution of values will soon look | | | | There are very few people who are more eager |
| uneasily on the glaring contrast of poverty and | | | | to do their duties than take the credit. Martin |
| wealth." (1967) | | | | Luther King was one such person who had |
| This quotation concerns principles, values and | | | | reinstated the importance of one's duties. |
| morality. | | | | Amongst his numerous speeches for justice, |
| 3) "He who accepts evil without protesting against | | | | ‘I have a dream' is considered as one of the |
| it is really cooperating with it." | | | | greatest speeches that have ever influenced |
| (1958) Martin Luther King was deeply influenced | | | | humanity. These words have made him one of |
| by people known for their principles and he tried | | | | the greatest orators of his time and beyond. |