Martin Luther King Quotes: 21 Inspirational Sayings For MLK Day 2021
01/18/21 AT 12:20 AM
The United States on Monday will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, the country s most revered civil rights leader.
King’s powerful words in fighting for racial equality have had a lasting impact on the world and continue to inspire people. A 1999 Gallup poll showed that that only Mother Teresa was considered a more admired person than Dr. King in the 20th century.
In honor of MLK Day, here are 21 inspiring quotes by Dr. King, compiled from A-Z Quotes and Goodreads.
1. “Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.”
Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Can Inspire Us Today
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and it s also MLK Jr. Day of Service, where we are encouraged to make it a day on, not a day off. One question that he was always asking was What are we doing for others? Go here to find so ways that you can participate today and beyond.
There are two Days of Service: September 11th is a Day of Service and Remembrance but MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday used as a national day of service to encourage everyone to improve their communities.