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I have an ultimate faith in America and an audacious faith in mankind.
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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The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists, who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood. The trailblazers in human, academic, scientific and religious freedom have always been nonconformists. In any cause that concerns the progress of mankind, put your faith in the nonconformist!
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Don't let anybody take your manhood.
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You have very little morally persuasive power with people who can feel your underlying contempt.
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A lie cannot live.
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