"I refuse to accept the idea that..." - Quote by Martin Luther King Jr
I refuse to accept the idea that the “isness” of man's present nature makes him morally incapable of reaching up for the eternal “oughtness” that forever confronts him.
More by Martin Luther King Jr
“A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men purchases its own spiritual death on the installment plan.”
“The sooner our society admits that the Negro Revolution is no momentary outburst soon to subside into placid passivity, the easier the future will be for us all.”
“Violence is anything that denies human integrity, and leads to hopelessness and helplessness.”
More on Morality
“Doing the right thing is fun. If nothing else, it surprises people.”
“To consider this desirable would be to delight in the slaughter of men; and he who delights in the slaughter of men cannot get his will in the kingdom.”
“Anyone may fairly seek his own advantage, but no one has a right to do so at another's expense.”
More on Human Nature
“A jay hasnt got any more principle than a Congressman. A jay will lie, a jay will steal, a jay will deceive, a jay will betray; and four times out of five, a jay will go back on his solemnest promise.”
“We all wish to be of importance in one way or another. The child coughs with might and main, since it has no other claim on the company.”
“Money doesn't change men, it merely unmasks them. If a man is naturally selfish or arrogant or greedy, the money brings that out, that's all.”