There is nothing more tragic than to find an individual bogged down in the length of life, devoid of breadth
American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement.
Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will
We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right
Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness
Lightning makes no sound until it strike
We are not makers of history, We are made by history
O man you are busy working for the world, and the world is busy trying to turn you out
We know what we are, but know not what we may be.
There is a voice that doesn't use words, Listen
Silence is the language of God, all else is poor translation
Excess of silence produces awe
You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star
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