Martin Luther King Jr.

I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations.

I still believe that one day mankind will bow before the altars of God and be crowned triumphant over war and bloodshed, and nonviolent redemptive good will proclaim the rule of the land.

I have found that it is not enough for me to stand before people and talk about the evils of segregation. I must also be willing to suffer for what I believe.

I am writing to you today to let you know how much I appreciate your support and encouragement.

I am just a man, and I am trying to do God's will.

I have come to believe that the greatest force in the world is love.

I am so tired, but I cannot give up. The struggle is too important.

I am convinced that nonviolent resistance is the most potent weapon available to oppressed people in their struggle for justice and human dignity.

I often wonder whether I am doing enough, whether I am truly living up to the expectations placed upon me.

I have learned that it is not enough to have a good heart; one must also have a good mind.

I am writing to you to share some of my thoughts on the future of our movement.

I am so grateful for your friendship and your unwavering support.

I have come to realize that the greatest tragedy of our time is not the violence of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.

I am committed to the cause of justice and equality, no matter the cost.

I am writing to you from a jail cell, but my spirit is free.

I have learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.

I am convinced that love is the most durable power in the world.

I am so proud of our children and the way they are growing up.

I have a deep and abiding faith in the future of America.

I am writing to you to ask for your prayers and your continued support.