“Make a career of humanity,” King said, “and you will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.” He understood the true secret of service, that when you give, you gain, that it is better to serve than be served, more blessed to give than to receive.
“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.”
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”
“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'”
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”
