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“Don't ever let anyone pull you so low as to hate them. We must use the weapon of love. We must have the compassion and understanding for those who hate us. We must realize so many people are taught to hate us that they are not totally responsible for their hate. But we stand in life at midnight; we are always on the threshold of a new dawn.”

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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Book:I have a dream: the life and words of Martin Luther King, Jr

Source: I have a dream: the life and words of Martin Luther King, Jr

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Source: The Essential Martin Luther King, Jr.:

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Book:Strength to Love

Source: Strength to Love

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Source: The Essential Martin Luther King, Jr.:

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