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Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

“But now I must affirm that it is just as wrong, or perhaps even more so, to use moral means to preserve immoral ends.”

Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

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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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