Celebrating his life and his legacy:
Read each quote below and complete the reflection activity in no more than 300 words: Word document, double-spaced.
Dr. King quotations:
- “If you can’t fly, run. If you can’t run, walk. If you can’t walk, crawl. But, by all means, keep moving.”
- “There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.”
- “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
- “I have decided to stick to love. . . . Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
- “Let no man pull you so low as to hate him.”
Reflection activity:
Complete a written reflection (no more than 300 words) on your favorite quote above:
- Identify which quote you are reflecting on.
- Why is it your favorite one, and what does it mean to you?
- Does the quote inspire you or remind you of something?