Up until today I only knew a few things that Dr. King had accomplished in his life. After reading a bit, I feel like I've learned what's was more important and that is who he was. He has an uncanny ability to boil issues down to their source, a deep thorough understanding of human nature, and a humble but wise approach on taking action. He wasn't narrow minded he just saw the most effective way to take action and didn't stray from that path. I get this notion mainly from his elementary explanation of nonviolent action and why he believe this is the best manner for reform.
"Violence solves no social problems; it merely creates new and more complicated ones."
"True peace is not merely the absence of some negative force-tension, confusion or war; it is the presence of some positive force-justice, good will and brotherhood."
"We are out to defeat injustice and not white persons who may happen to be unjust." (I loved this quote because reveals the purity of Dr. Kings motives, heart, and character)
In these quotes I like how he outlines where injustice lies and why action needs to take place and explains it in its rudiments.
"Nonviolent resistance doesn't seek to defeat or humiliate the opponent, but to win his friendship and understanding."
"At the center of nonviolence stands the principle of love"
He may have only been twenty six but he had a gift of understanding and foresight and leadership. It makes me excited to learn more from him as we read.
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