12 inspiring quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.

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Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was just 39 years old when he was assassinated on
April 4, 1968, but the values he stood for acceptance, equality, non-violent protest have
echoed throughout the five decades since.

His speeches were bold, triumphant, and touched with King's tireless need to revise. As the
perfectionist spoke, millions listened.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here are some of the most inspiring words the activist spoke
during his short life.
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