Martin Luther King Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Martin Luther King quotes, Martin Luther King sayings, and Martin Luther King proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Each of us is something of a schizophrenic personality, tragically divided against ourselves. Martin Luther King
We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now. Martin Luther King
Israel... is one of the great outpost of democracy in the world. Martin Luther King
There is nothing more majestic than the determined courage of individuals willing to suffer and sacrifice for their freedom and dignity. Martin Luther King
There is nothing more majestic than the determined courage of individuals willing to suffer and sacrifice for their freedom and dignity. Martin Luther King
We must shift the arms race into a 'peace race'. Martin Luther King
I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made straight and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together. Martin Luther King
A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom. Martin Luther King
I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant. Martin Luther King
Right defeated is stronger than evil triumphant. Martin Luther King
Without love, benevolence becomes egotism. Martin Luther King
We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now. Martin Luther King
I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit together at the table of brotherhood. Martin Luther King
In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Martin Luther King
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. Martin Luther King
The good neighbor looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human and, therefore, brothers. Martin Luther King
The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige, and even his life for the welfare of others. Martin Luther King
Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve. Martin Luther King
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others? Martin Luther King
Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. Martin Luther King
Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. Martin Luther King
But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars. Martin Luther King
The ability to lead a happy life is made, not found. Martin Luther King
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Martin Luther King
Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. Martin Luther King
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others? Martin Luther King
Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. Martin Luther King
Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. Martin Luther King
Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. Martin Luther King
We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear. Martin Luther King