“The time is always right to do what is right.”

–Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Today we remember Martin Luther King, Jr. who was an American activist who quickly became the most visible spokesperson of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s-60s. What are some of your favorite MLK quotes? Please share them below!

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. – an activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader of the civil rights movement – today we take a look back at some of his inspirational quotes:

“I have a dream…”

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

Do you have a favorite? Please share it with us!