Realism impels me to admit, however, that when there is justice and the pursuit of justice, violence appears, and where there is injustice and frustration, the potentialities for violence are greater, and I would like to strongly stress the point that the more we can achieve victories through non-violence, the more it will be possible to keep the non-violent discipline at the center of the movement. I feel that we will continue to have a non-violent movement, and we will continue to find the vast majority of Negroes committed to non-violence, at least as the best tactical approach and from a pragmatic point of view as the best strategy in dealing with the problem of racial injustice. We are still in for the season of suffering. There are no broad highways that lead us easily and inevitably to quick solutions. The road ahead is not altogether a smooth one. for all of us today, the battle is in our hands. Let us therefore continue our triumphal march to the realization of the American dream. I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land. And Ive looked over, and Ive seen the promised land. And Hes allowed me to go up to the mountain. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Books by and about Martin Luther King, Jr.Ĭlick this icon to engrave the quote on mugs, bookmarks, t-shirts and much more
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