King, Jr. on Monday, we honor his legacy, his eloquence, and his commitment to non-violence.
In a life much too brief, he inspired many and profoundly impacted America. Here are just a few examples of his stirring eloquence which we would do well to remember today.
Letter from Birmingham Jail - April 16, 1963
Moreover, I am cognizant of the interrelatedness of all communities and states. I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.
Remarks in Washington, D.C. - February 1968
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.
From a Sermon on Courage Delivered in
Selma, Alabama - March 8, 1965
A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true.
