Quotes by Martin Luther King

...And I've looked over, and I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land. So I'm happy tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man.
(Speech in Memphis, April 3, 1968, the day before King was assassinated)

Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.
('Strength to Love,' 1963)

Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men.
('Strength to Love,' 1963)

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
('Strength to Love,' 1963)