Some of the aspects of my speaking style are inherited and come naturally to me. I didn’t take classes, and I didn’t do anything to hone my skills.
BERNICE KINGEach of us must decide whether it is more important to be proved right or to provoke righteousness.
More Bernice King Quotes
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Institutionalized racism has been with us pre-Obama, and it obviously will be with us post-Obama.
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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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Nelson Mandela, a better man, not a bitter man, made our world a better place in which to live. His life and leadership exemplify the highest courage, dignity, and dedication to human liberation.
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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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Trump’s election could be a blessing in disguise. This is the opportunity for America to correct itself.
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We cannot afford to regard as normal the presence of injustice, inhumanity, and violence, including their verbal and cyber manifestations.
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Without my ministry, I would just be Martin Luther King’s daughter. You know, when people call me that, it doesn’t bother me anymore. I know I am not my father. I know I am me.
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After acknowledging that most law enforcement personnel are fair-minded and do a difficult job, it only takes one exception to create a terrible tragedy.
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My father provided some very important guidance in how we deal with conflict and polarization.
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I think the most pressing issue in our community is probably a generational divide.
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In the end, I still have the same hope as my father – that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the last word.
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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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Choosing nonviolence does not mean that one will never get angry or become upset with others, including the ones we love.
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You will encounter misguided people from time to time. That’s part of life. The challenge is to educate them when you can, but always to keep your dignity and self-respect and persevere in your personal growth and development.
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We must rediscover our faith in the future and join with one another to ensure that nonviolence is the prevalent choice for government, law enforcement, the non-profit sector, business, education, media, entertainment, arts, and for the global citizenry.
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