War is the greatest plague that can afflict mankind... Any scourge is preferable to it.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Loving Your Enemies... Far from being the pious injunction of a utopian dreamer, this demand is an absolute necessity for the survival of our civilization. Yes it is love that will save our world and civilization; love even for our enemies.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Nothing is so much needed as a secure family life for a people seeking to rise out of poverty and backwardness.
Martin Luther King, Jr.The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige, and even his life for the welfare of others.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Now let us begin. Now let us rededicate ourselves to the long and bitter - but beautiful - struggle for a new world.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Education without social action is a one-sided value because it has no true power potential. Social action without education is a weak expression of pure energy. Deeds uninformed by educated thought can take false directions. When we go into action and confront our adversaries, we must be as armed with knowledge as they. Our policies should have the strength of deep analysis beneath them to be able to challenge the clever sophistries of our opponents.
Martin Luther King, Jr.