As we continue to strive for freedom, equality, justice, and love, all the messages shared by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we honor his lasting legacy by sharing 10 of Martin Luther King Jr.’s quotes—some you may have heard and some you might not have—but all of them are worth repeating and contemplating as we understand the profound truths of his message.
Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes
1) “Forgiveness is not an occasional act. It is a permanent attitude.”
2) “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”
3) “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”
4) “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.”
5) “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.”
6) “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”
7) “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.”
8) “In some not too distant tomorrow the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine over our great nation with all their scintillating beauty.”
9) “A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a molder of consensus.”
10)“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
Living the Legacy of MLK at School
Today and each day, we honor the legacy of Dr. King by striving for diversity, equity, and inclusion at Marist High School.
Rooted in our Catholic faith, we have offered young men and women the opportunity to grow spiritually and live out the mission of the school by serving others for more than 55 years. Furthermore, a commitment to service has always been a guiding principle, as we believe that the way to prepare students for a life of service in a vibrantly diverse world is to actively value diversity within our own halls and to foster an environment of understanding, inclusion, self-reflection and continuous improvement.
At Marist High School, our top priority is creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students of all backgrounds. Last July, Marist hired a Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. To read more about our “We Are One” sessions and the work we are doing to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all, click here:
