10 Inspiring Quotes From Martin Luther King Jr onThe Power Of Love And Freedom
Have you ever needed some inspiration?
This post is full of inspiring quotes by Martin Luther King Jr, on the power of love and freedom…
…in honor of his life and service to the world, let’s learn from his own words…
Thank you to BrainyQuotes for the great quotes…Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/martin_luther_king_jr.html#SgihMmYp83vAWu8l.99
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Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.Martin Luther King JrThis quote reminds me to tap into my true power, love, instead of falling into confrontation or ineffective power games…
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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.Martin Luther King Jr
Sometimes I really feel lost, because I’ve fallen into negative energies and are using negative energies to fight them…instead of just tapping into the light and the love that are already in my heart…
…such a great reminder!
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Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent.Martin Luther King JrWork for what is worthwhile…this is a good reminder to me, when I think things should come more easily, I remember that I just have to work harder…
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The time is always right to do what is right.Martin Luther King Jr
Sometimes is sure doesn’t feel right to do what’s right, however, it feels much worse not to, even if it’s scary to take that leap…
…there are many times when I’ve been in situations where it would have been easier to just follow other people, even if I knew what they were doing was wrong…
…it takes great courage to do what is right…
…however, we must do what is right to remain true to our souls…
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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 Jr
This is SO TRUE!!!
I’ve seen moments of challenge and how people just give up and I realize how much courage and character it takes to stand up for something…
…this is something the really think about…
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We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.
Martin Luther King JrI have done the opposite, I admit it…
…it’s a spiritual revelation to keep infinite hope alive…
…so beautiful!
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Whatever your life’s work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.Martin Luther King Jr
…in my heart, I know this to be true…
…even though sometimes I let fear overcome me, or doubt interfere with my intuition…
…I remember being in elementary school and deciding that I was always going to do my best, even if the other kids made fun of me…
…I was a brave little girl…
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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 Jr
I’m learning this more and more everyday…
…it really does involve rising up, like I’ve been learning how to stand my whole life, and am only now beginning to see that I need to stand up…
…funny of self centered and small I can be sometimes…
…this reminds me to be bigger than myself…
…what do you think?
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It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can keep him from lynching me, and I think that’s pretty important.Martin Luther King Jr
This quote makes me laugh…
…even though it was literally true at the time and not funny…
…and it reminds me of how we stand up for what we believe in, and some people will just tear us down…especially over the internet…
…and it’s ok, because not everyone is going to love what I say or what you say, but at least we can respect each other’s choice in noble occupation…
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Means we use must be as pure as the ends we seek.Martin Luther King Jr
Many would disagree…
…and I have faltered in this…
…I am grateful for this reminder…
If you agree with Martin Luther King Jr…
…if you are inspired by his words…
…if you have a dream that one day all people can rise up and life their true greatness in a loving world…
…then share this post and let us know how you feel in the comments below!
2 Replies to “10 Inspiring Quotes From Martin Luther King Jr onThe Power Of Love And Freedom”
Thank you for sharing these great quotes as a reminder to us all, that helps us to steer the right course.
You’re welcome Suzette! I am glad that they were a help to you =)