Trump’s election could be a blessing in disguise. This is the opportunity for America to correct itself.
BERNICE KINGDaddy taught us through his philosophy of nonviolence, which placed love at the centerpiece, that through that love we can turn enemies into friends. Through that love, we can create more dignified atmospheres.
More Bernice King Quotes
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Before she was a King, my mother was a peace advocate, a courageous leader, and an accomplished artist.
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Always realize that even your strongest advocate and opponent is a part of the human family; albeit they may have small shortcomings and even strength in them, they are part of that human family.
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All of us have to be committed to a life beyond our own aspirations.
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Don’t be afraid of who sits in the White House. God can triumph over Trump.
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We are carrying collectively a lot of trauma, especially those of us in the African-American community. And if we’re not careful, it’ll overtake us, and we’ll self-destruct.
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I don’t know if you realize this, but anger is anger. It has no mind. It has no rationality. It’s mad, and it just wants to destroy.
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I think the most pressing issue in our community is probably a generational divide.
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I believe that everyone, regardless of their beliefs, deserves the dignity of being called by their name.
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My father really set the tone for us to be a more moral nation, to take a moral high ground in everything that we do.
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The private sector enjoys tremendous freedom in the U.S, as it should. With freedom, however, comes responsibilities.
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Continue to speak out against all forms of injustice to yourselves and others, and you will set a mighty example for your children and for future generations.
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When I speak, I want to ensure that there is at least one person in the audience who leaves the room transformed.
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My mother made countless sacrifices so that her children – and all children – could grow up in a better nation and world.
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When my father died, the money he left us would have dried up within a year were it not for my mother. We might very well have ended up on welfare.
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As I reflect on the legacy of my father, the greatest aspect is his legacy of peace.
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