Share the Wisdom of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

[OneGrassRoot]

In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, let's share our favorite quotes and teachings of Reverend King in this thread.

Today is also a day of service: http://mlkday.gov/about/serveonkingday.php

Please see the LOVE & COMPASSION OP to help fellow DUers; that is one easy way to be of service to another today, in honor of MLK.

[OneGrassRoot]

1. Darkness cannot drive out darkness...

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[OneGrassRoot]

2. Anyone else? n/t

[Bluenorthwest]

3. Just the words:

"We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism."
Martin Luther King Jr.

[OneGrassRoot]

7. Duh, me.

I didn't realize that's where the "fierce urgency of now" came from.

Thank you, bluenorthwest!

[Brickbat]

4. MLK on the lie of "right to work":

[Brickbat]

5. "The labor movement did not diminish the strength of the nation, but enlarged it."

[Brickbat]

6. "The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope..."

[OneGrassRoot]

8. I greatly appreciate these, Brickbat...