Before my mother was a King, she climbed trees and wrestled with boys. And won. Even as a child, Coretta Scott demonstrated that her gender would not deter her success, nor did it detract from her strength.
BERNICE KINGOften, I am asked, ‘What was your father like?’ or, ‘What would he think?’ These are very difficult questions to answer, as I was so very young when I lost my father.
More Bernice King Quotes
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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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The more you resist something, the more aggressive it becomes.
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Occasionally, in the afternoons, I catch a movie, watch football, go to Sunday brunch, or visit with family and friends.
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Love is not a weak, spineless emotion; it is a powerful moral force on the side of justice.
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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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Don’t be afraid of who sits in the White House. God can triumph over Trump.
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Often, I am asked, ‘What was your father like?’ or, ‘What would he think?’ These are very difficult questions to answer, as I was so very young when I lost my father.
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Refuse to be disheartened, discouraged, distracted from your goals in life.
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If I had to do it all over again, would I want my dad here? I would say no. Our world is in a better place because our father gave his life.
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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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Some people feel like I’m arrogant. It’s unfortunate, because people don’t know my heart.
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In 1985, I was arrested, along with my mother and brother, Martin III, in a protest against apartheid at the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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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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Trump’s election could be a blessing in disguise. This is the opportunity for America to correct itself.
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Daddy 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.
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