I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
-Maya Angelou
Today in the United States we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King. We have selected some of our favorite of his words of wisdom, which have particular relevance given the inauguration of Barack Obama tomorrow and the continuing disharmony that exists around the world...
"Now, I say to you today my friends, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'"
"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant."
"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."
"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."
"Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase."
The Beginnings Workshop "
Multiracial Children," includes seven insightful articles by multiracial parents and children about issues they face on a daily basis. This is one of over 60
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Displaying All 5 Commentsthe grand child care center
chicago, IL, United States
What a wondreful and timely article !As I'm watching our 44th president- Barack Obama's speech ,'our sprit is stronger than the evil's will...' I feel the making of the history.. Martin Luthar King Jr. dreamt about.. Some dreams take longer to come true but America IS the place where your dreams and hopes can come true..
the grand child care center
chicago, IL, United States
What a wonderful speech! And very timely too! Some dreams take loner before we see them come true...But truly America IS the place where all your dreams can come true...as I'm watching our newly 44th president Barack Obama giving his speech,' our sprit is higher than the evil's will...'I know the change is comming for good...
Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States
What a wonderful quote about taking the first step even though we cannot see the whole staircase. We must reach out in faith and love in all things.
Community Playthings
United States
Thank you so much for sharing this. It should be a great encouragement to those who keep plodding along and following their conciences even when it's not popular or appreciated.
Community Playthings
United States
Thank you so much for sharing this. It should be a great encouragement to those who keep plodding along and following their conciences even when it's not popular or appreciated.
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