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.
BERNICE KINGAlways 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.
More Bernice King Quotes
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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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What I’m trying to do is fulfill what my father said, which is, ‘We have to find a way to live together as brothers and sisters, or together we’re going to perish as fools.’
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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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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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Trump’s election could be a blessing in disguise. This is the opportunity for America to correct itself.
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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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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.
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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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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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Love is not a weak, spineless emotion; it is a powerful moral force on the side of justice.
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My father literally fought his entire life to ensure the inclusion of all people because he understood that we were intertwined and connected together in humanity.
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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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As I reflect on the legacy of my father, the greatest aspect is his legacy of peace.
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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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My mother was the strong wife, partner, and co-worker Martin Luther King, Jr. needed to be an effective leader, and he said so on many occasions.
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