Dr. King

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an 

inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly. 

 Letter from the Birmingham Jail

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.

"I Have a Dream" speech 

Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.

Speech at the Mason Temple, April 3, 1968 

Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968