Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr.
Let us be practical and ask the question: How do we love our enemies?
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Hatred and bitterness can never cure the disease of fear; only love can do that. Hatred paralyzes life; love harmonies it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Returning hate for hate multiplies hate.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
When you are right you cannot be too radical; when you are wrong, you cannot be too conservative.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Your truth will increase as you know listen to the truth of others
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
I'm concerned about justice. I'm concerned about brotherhood. I'm concerned about truth. And when one is concerned about these, he can never advocate violence.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
The truth may hurt, but love helps ease the pain.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Unarmed love is the most powerful force in all the world.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
I have DECIDED to love. If you are seeking the highest good, I think you can find it through love. GOD is love.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
In order to love your enemies, you must begin by analyzing self.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Never succumb to the temptation of becoming bitter. As you press for justice, be sure to move with dignity and discipline, using only the instruments of love.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.