I appeal to everyone who believes in Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream to make room at the table of brother- and sisterhood for lesbian and gay people.
CORETTA SCOTT KINGI’m fulfilled in what I do. I never thought that a lot of money or fine clothes – the finer things of life – would make you happy. My concept of happiness is to be filled in a spiritual sense.
More Coretta Scott King Quotes
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I’m fulfilled in what I do. I never thought that a lot of money or fine clothes – the finer things of life – would make you happy. My concept of happiness is to be filled in a spiritual sense.
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Isn’t it strange how the leaders of nations can talk so eloquently about peace while they prepare for war? … There is no way to make peace while preparing for war.
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When the heart is right, the mind and the body will follow.
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Justice is never advanced in the taking of human life.
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Violence diminishes our humanity.
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Hate is too great a burden to bear.
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When aroused the American conscience is a powerful force for reform.
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People need role models. They need to see examples of people in peoples’ lives.
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When you are willing to make sacrifices for a great cause, you will never be alone.
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Nonviolence first changes the individual.
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People have to allow themselves to be used by God and Martin [Luther King, Jr.] committed himself totally to God’s will and purpose and God is always waiting for someone who is willing to do that.
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When Good Friday comes, these are the moments in life when we feel there’s no hope. But then, Easter comes.
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I’m more determined than ever that my husband’s dream will become a reality.
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Lesbian and gay people are a permanent part of the American workforce, who currently have no protection from the arbitrary abuse of their rights on the job.
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How many must die before we can really have a free and true and peaceful society?
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