Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes

United States, Baptist
January 15, 1929 – April, 4, 1968.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 until his death in 1968. Born in Atlanta, King is best known for advancing civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience, tactics his Christian beliefs and the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi helped inspire.

Also known as Activist

A man does not measure its height in moments of comfort, but in terms of change and controversy.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Change
- Comfort
- Measure
Peace is not simply the absence of conflict, but the existence of justice for all people.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Peace
- Justice
- Conflict

I think there can be a collective leadership. Maybe some symbolize the struggle [for human's rights] a little more than others, but I think it's absolutely necessary for the leadership to be united in order to make the revolution effective.

Martin Luther King, Jr.