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Science deals mainly with facts religion deals mainly with values. The two are not rivals. They are complementary.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Age: 39 †
Born: 1929
Born: January 15
Died: 1968
Died: April 4
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Whom you would change, you must first love.
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Man is man because he is free to operate within the framework of his destiny. He is free to deliberate, to make decisions, and to choose between alternatives.
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Often the oppressor goes along unaware of the evil involved in his oppression so long as the oppressed accepts it.
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For you all think God is one who rewards good and punishes evil, but I say to you that God is one who loves you and has compassion for everyone. You just have to pray to Him and believe in Him. He will always be your guiding light.
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The problem with hatred and violence is that they intensity the fears of the white majority, and leave them less ashamed of their prejudices toward Negroes.
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Cowardice is submissive surrender to circumstances.
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Whatever your life's work is, do it well.
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We must rapidly begin the shift from a thing-oriented society to a person-oriented society.
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From my Christian formation've gotten my ideals and technique Gandhi action
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So I'm happy tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!
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What are you doing for others?
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