Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes

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.

A man is not defined by his successes, but rather by how he handles the challenges that come with them. A true measure of a person should take into account their actions when times are tough as well as during periods where things go more smoothly for him or her--we all have experienced bad days at work and good ones too!

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

Today's children can only imagine the struggle of freedom fighters when they fought for basic human rights. It took a long time to make any progress. Success was hard-won and required sacrifices from thousands. They fought hard for country in many different ways, and these heroes are remembered even today for their deeds.