Monday, January 17, 2011

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! We all should celebrate his life and all that he did for our country.

Below are some of my favorite quotes by Martin Luther King, Jr.
For EXTRA CREDIT you may pick one (or all) and write about what the quote meant at the time, what it means now, or what it means to you. You can also pick another quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. that isn't listed here and write about it.

"Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness."
Martin Luther King, Jr.

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
Martin Luther King, Jr.

"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear."
Martin Luther King, Jr.

"I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."
Martin Luther King, Jr.

"That old law about 'an eye for an eye' leaves everybody blind."
Martin Luther King, Jr.

"The time is always right to do the right thing."
Martin Luther King, Jr.

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