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Inspiring Quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We invite you to reflect on the inspiring words of courage and hope that play such a key role in the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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As our nation pauses to honor the memory of a great pastor, author, activist and humanitarian, we reflect on the inspiring words of courage and hope that play such a key role in the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Guideposts: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

1 of 11 "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."


Guideposts: Dr. Martin Luther King

2 of 11 "I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."

Guideposts: Dr. Martin Luther King

3 of 11 "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."


Guideposts: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

4 of 11 "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."


Guideposts: Martin Luther King, Jr., at a press conference

5 of 11 "Let no man pull you low enough to hate him."


Guideposts: New York's Mayor Robert Wagner greets Dr. & Mrs. Martin Luther King, Jr. at City Hall

6 of 11 "Everything that is done in the world is done by hope."


Guideposts: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

7 of 11 "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

Guideposts: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

8 of 11 "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."


Guideposts: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

9 of 11 "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."


Guideposts: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

10 of 11 "Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice. Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love."


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