In the spirit of Martin Luther King Day which kicked the week off, and in honor of a true American hero, I wanted to end the week by sharing a few of the personally most inspiring quotes of Martin Luther King Jr. which I've run across, which I didn't include in my MLK post on Monday.

Like so many unsung heroes of the past, MLK rose above the darkness and division of his day to inspire millions to seek a better way for humanity. He not only taught his message, but also lived it; and like so many who give their lives for peace, love and the freedom of humanity, he also lost his life as a martyr for courageously speaking Truth to Power. May his message of love and the true brotherhood of humanity shared by all the true prophets and enlightened ones of the past and present never be forgotten, until the day it finally sets us free.

On Love & Light

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

Let no man pull you low enough to hate him.

Love is the only force capable of transforming and enemy into a friend.

We must learn to live together as brothers, or we will perish together as fools.

On Nonviolence

Nonviolence means not only avoiding external physical violence, but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, you refuse to hate a man.

Unarmed Truth and Unconditional Love will have the final word

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never be a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final say.

On Injustice

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.

"The day we see the truth and cease to speak is the day we begin to die."

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Here is the link to the introduction post and first daily quote of this #dailyquotes series of mine I just began as a part of my 2019 New Year's Resolution to begin to more actively work towards creating heaven on earth and world peace. I hope you find these quotes ; together we can create a much better world, lasting peace on earth and true freedom for humanity.