MLK or Malcolm X Quotes

A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything.

• King

• Malcolm X

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 & controversy.

• King

• Malcolm X

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.

• King

• Malcolm X

Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.

• King

• Malcolm X

Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.

• King

• Malcolm X

Don't be in a hurry to condemn because he doesn't do what you do or think as you think or as fast. There was a time when you didn't know what you know today.

• King

• Malcolm X

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.

• King

• Malcolm X

I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.

• King

• Malcolm X

I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.

• King

• Malcolm X

I am for violence if non-violence means we continue postponing a solution to the American black man's problem just to avoid violence.

• King

• Malcolm X