Coretta Scott King

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically."

"Love transcends all barriers and knows no bounds."

"Our generation has a rendezvous with destiny."

"Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle."

"I have been inspired by the work you have done and the dedication you have shown."

"Nonviolence is the answer to the question of our time."

"We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself."

"The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that oppression by the good people."

"I still believe that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed."

"Love alone is considered a sentimental thing, but it is the most courageous act of all."

"The suffering of humanity is sufficiently great that we must learn to stand in solidarity with the oppressed."

"A woman must build confidence in her own convictions rather than seeking validation from others."

"Freedom is not given; it is claimed through constant struggle and vigilance."

"Our children are our future; we must invest in them fully."

"The measure of a woman is found not in what others say about her, but in what she does."

"There is more love flowing in this universe than we could ever comprehend."

"We must always remember that behind every statistic is a human being with hopes and dreams."

"Wisdom comes not from the number of years one has lived, but from the depth of understanding."

"The path to justice requires patience and determination."

"We are called to be the conscience of our nation."

"True strength lies not in the absence of struggle, but in facing it with grace."

"Our duty is to leave the world better than we found it."

"The voice of truth must always be raised, no matter the cost."

"Love is not sentimental; it is the most powerful force for social change."

"We must learn from our past, live fully in the present, and hope for the future."

"Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect."

"Faith gives us the strength to continue when all seems lost."

"The beauty of humanity lies in our capacity to overcome adversity."

"We cannot achieve peace through violence; only through understanding and dialogue."

"The legacy we leave is determined by the choices we make today."