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Quotes from The Rising Tide of Racial Consciousnes — Martin Luther King Jr.

1929–1968 United States

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One of the sure signs of maturity is the ability to rise to the point of self criticism.

The Rising Tide of Racial Consciousnes (1960)

The best way to solve any problem is to remove the cause.

The Rising Tide of Racial Consciousnes (1960)

It is a trite yet urgently true observation that if America is to remain a first-class nation, it cannot have second-class citizens.

The Rising Tide of Racial Consciousnes (1960)

We must set out to do a good job irrespective of race. We must seek to do our life's work so well that nobody could do it better.

The Rising Tide of Racial Consciousnes (1960)

Whenever racial discrimination exists it is a tragic expression of man's spiritual degeneracy and moral bankruptcy. Therefore, it must be removed not merely because it is diplomatically expedient, but because it is morally compelling.

The Rising Tide of Racial Consciousnes (1960)

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