Coretta Scott King

Civil Rights Leader, Activist American 1927 – 2006

Wife of MLK who continued civil rights work after his death.

383 quotes

"Money should never come before human dignity."
Money
"Work for causes larger than your own personal gain."
Work
"Happiness comes from living according to your deepest values."
Happiness
"Inspiration is found in the examples of those who struggled before us."
Inspiration
"Solitude allows us to reflect on our purpose and calling."
Solitude
"The beauty of humanity lies in our diversity."
Beauty
"We must confront death with the knowledge that we lived fully."
Death
"Literature preserves the voices of those who came before."
Literature
"Political action is the responsibility of every citizen."
Politics
"War destroys the very fabric of human society."
War
"Motivation sustains us when the path becomes difficult."
Motivation
"Philosophy should lead us toward greater compassion."
Philosophy
"Technology should serve humanity, not control it."
Technology
"The science of human dignity transcends all other considerations."
Science
"Our legacy will be judged by how we treated the most vulnerable."
"Perseverance through adversity builds character and wisdom."
Perseverance
"Kindness is a revolutionary act in an unkind world."
Kindness
"Change begins with individual commitment and grows through collective action."
Change
"Nature teaches us lessons about balance and harmony."
Nature
"We inherit both the sins and achievements of history."
History
"The soul of a nation is revealed in how it treats its poorest."
Justice
"Dreams deferred become nightmares that haunt generations."
Dreams
"Humor can be a powerful tool for coping with struggle."
Humor
"Victory is hollow if achieved through unjust means."
Justice
"We must build bridges instead of walls between communities."
Relationships
"The cost of silence in the face of injustice is too high."
Truth
"Every generation must defend freedom anew."
Freedom
"Compassion is the highest form of intelligence."
Wisdom
"Love transcends all barriers of race, creed, and class."
Love
"We are responsible for the world we leave to our children."