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.'

Alienation is a form of living death. It is the acid of despair that dissolves society. Martin Luther King
We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. Martin Luther King
Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude. Martin Luther King
We have flown the air like birds and swum the sea like fishes, but have yet to learn the simple act of walking the earth like brothers. Martin Luther King
An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity. Martin Luther King
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. Martin Luther King
Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. Martin Luther King
Only through our inner spiritual transformation do we gain the strength to fight vigorously the evils of the world in a humble and loving spirit. Martin Luther King
Negro leaders sought to negotiate with the city fathers. But the political leaders consistently refused to engage in good faith negotiation. Martin Luther King
Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend. Martin Luther King
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King
There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love. Martin Luther King
Yes, I see the Church as the body of Christ. But, oh! How we have blemished and scarred that body through social neglect and through fear of being nonconformists. Martin Luther King
Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend. 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
Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted. Martin Luther King
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. Martin Luther King
Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that. Martin Luther King
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Martin Luther King
Judicial decrees may not change the heart, but they can restrain the heartless. Martin Luther King
History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people. Martin Luther King
Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see. Martin Luther King
An angel is a spiritual creature created by God without a body, for the service of Christendom and of the church. Martin Luther King
I tried to love humanity. Martin Luther King
Courage faces fear and thereby masters it. Martin Luther King
Even in the inevitable moments when all seems hopeless, men know that without hope they cannot really live, and in agonizing desperation, they cry for the bread of hope. Martin Luther King
Be The Peace You Wish To See In The World. Martin Luther King
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. Martin Luther King
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. Martin Luther King
If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward. Martin Luther King