Wisdom Quote by Martin Luther King Jr. — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Like anybody, I would like to have a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will.”

“Lightning makes no sound until it strikes.”

“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy to a friend.”

“Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.”

“On some positions, cowardice asks the question, is it expedient? And then expedience comes along and asks the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? Conscience asks the question, is it right?”

“We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”

“Anger is a guest that should never be given a seat at the table; five seconds is enough time to lock the door.”

“The truth is always something that is told, not something that is known. If there were no speaking or writing, there would be no truth about anything. There would only be what is.”

“The children seek to resolve the issue amongst themselves, and mete out punishment to restore balance and keep the game going.”

“Wisdom requires a flexible mind.”

“Wisdom tends to grow in proportion to one's awareness of one's ignorance.”

“Affliction is often that thing which prepares an ordinary person for some sort of an extraordinary destiny.”