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We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of the good people.

Martin Luther King

 Action American Leader

In our glorious fight for civil rights, we must guard against being fooled by false slogans, as 'right-to-work.' It provides no 'rights' and no 'works.' Its purpose is to destroy labor unions and the freedom of collective bargaining... We demand this fraud be stopped.

Martin Luther King

 Civil Rights

Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress.

Martin Luther King

 American Leader Justice

We who in engage in nonviolent direct action are not the creators of tension. We merely bring to the surface the hidden tension that is already alive.

Martin Luther King

 Action American Leader

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.

Martin Luther King

 American Leader Disappointment

Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.

Martin Luther King

 Advise American Leader Courage Editor's Pick inspirational Motivational Quote of the Day

All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.

Martin Luther King

 American Leader Dignity

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

Martin Luther King

 American Leader

There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love.

Martin Luther King

 American Leader Disappointment inspirational Love

The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict.

Martin Luther King

 American Leader Conflict