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Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

“The soft-minded man always fears change. He feels security in the status quo, and he has an almost morbid fear of the new. For him, the greatest pain is the pain of a new idea.”

Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Book:Strength to Love

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Strength to Love

This book compiles speeches and writings by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., exploring themes of love, non-violence, and social equality. It delves into the civil rights movement and the power of love as a transformative force in society. more

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist known for his nonviolent protest and advocacy for equal rights. His 'I Have a Dream' speech at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 became a significant milestone in the American civil rights movement. more

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