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Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. Today, on his birthday, consider some of his words as we remember his life and work:
“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.” (From Strength to Love, 1963)
“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” (Stride Toward Freedom, 1957)
“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right.” (“A Proper Sense of Priorities,” 1968)
“We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” (“The Purpose of Education,” 1947)
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” (“Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” 1963)
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: Only love can do that.” (Strength to Love, 1963)
“The time is always right to do what is right.”
