Today we celebrate the life of a great man and inspiration speaker. His ideas and words tramsformed the minds and spirits of people everywhere in this country. I believe we could all take his words and apply them to several aspects of our daily lives even today. In rememberance of this great man, here are a few of his famous quotes. I challenge everyone to take and apply these to our lives in 2011; let it inspire us to love, not hate, and be part of the change.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."
"Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed
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 refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word. "
"I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
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