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There is a spirit and a need and a man at the beginning of every great human advance. Every one of these must be right for that particular moment of history, or nothing happens.

— Coretta Scott King My Life with Martin Luther King Jr., Revised Edition (1969)

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The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members ... a heart of grace and a soul generated by love.

We must all begin to question the experts. They have not really been right. No abundance of material goods can compensate for the death of individuality and personal creativity.

Harvard class day address (1968)

I'm more determined than ever that my husband's dream will become a reality.

I believe all Americans who believe in freedom, tolerance and human rights have a responsibility to oppose bigotry and prejudice based on sexual orientation.

Shadow in the Land : Homosexuality in America (1989)

We have a lot more work to do in our common struggle against bigotry and discrimination.

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I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past, — so good night!

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