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Coretta Scott King
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Coretta Scott King
Age: 78 †
Born: 1927
Born: April 27
Died: 2006
Died: January 30
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Women, in general, are not part of the corruption of the past, so they can give a new kind of leadership, a new image for mankind.
Coretta Scott King
...We have an historic opportunity for a great global healing and renewal. If we will accept the challenge of nonviolent activism with faith, courage, and determination, we can bring this great vision of a world united in peace and harmony from a distant ideal into glowing reality.
Coretta Scott King
Segregation was wrong when it was forced by white people, and I believe it is still wrong when it is requested by black people.
Coretta Scott King
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.
Coretta Scott King
When aroused the American conscience is a powerful force for reform.
Coretta Scott King
Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and personhood.
Coretta Scott King
This was really what I was supposed to be doing, and it was a great blessing to have discovered this, and to be doing what was God's will for your life.
Coretta Scott King
I believe all Americans who believe in freedom, tolerance and human rights have a responsibility to oppose bigotry and prejudice based on sexual orientation.
Coretta Scott King
If Martin [Luther King, Jr.]'s philosophy had been embraced and lived out in Iraq and other places, we wouldn't have bin Ladens.
Coretta Scott King
I've always felt that homophobic attitudes and policies were unjust and unworthy of a free society and must be opposed by all Americans who believe in democracy. The civil rights movement thrives on unity and inclusion, not division and exclusion. My husband's struggle parallels that of the gay rights movement.
Coretta Scott King
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.
Coretta Scott King
Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe that you must become its soul.
Coretta Scott King
Nonviolence is a method that transforms, first of all, the individual once you understand it and embrace it. It begins with you and, if you can, about transforming individuals so that they love unconditionally.
Coretta Scott King
I'm more determined than ever that my husband's dream will become a reality.
Coretta Scott King
Mama and Daddy King represent the best in manhood and womanhood, the best in a marriage, the kind of people we are trying to become.
Coretta Scott King
I always knew that I was called to do something. I didn't know what, but I finally rationalized after I met Martin [Luther King, Jr.] and it took a lot of praying to discover this, that this was probably what God had called me to do, to marry him.
Coretta Scott King
Violence diminishes our humanity.
Coretta Scott King
Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.
Coretta Scott King
If you give your life to a cause in which you believe, and if it is right and just, and if your life comes to an end as a result of this, then your life could not have been spent in a more redemptive way. I think that is what my husband has done.
Coretta Scott King
Money is necessary -- both to support a family and to advance causes one believes in.
Coretta Scott King
