Martin Luther King Jr.

Quotes by Martin Luther King Jr.

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Civil rights activist · American · 1929–1968

American civil rights activist (1929–1968)

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“On some positions, Cowardice asks the question, “Is it safe?” Expediency asks the question, “Is it politic?” And Vanity comes along and asks the question, “Is it popular?” But Conscience asks the q...”
— Martin Luther King Jr.
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“If a man hasn’t found something he will die for, he isn’t fit to live.”
— Martin Luther King Jr.
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