Science investigates; religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge, which is power; religion gives man wisdom, which is control. Science deals mainly with facts; religion deals mainly with values. The two are not rivals.
― Martin Luther King J
As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation -- either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.
― Martin
Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.
― Martin Luther King Jr.
There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love.
― Martin Luther King Jr.
Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.
― Martin Luther King Jr.
Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy to a friend.
― Martin Luther King Jr.
I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.
― Martin Luther King Jr.
Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars... Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.
― Martin Luther King Jr.
People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they do not know each other; they do not know each other because they have not communicated with each other.
― Martin Luther King Jr.