Martin Luther King Jr. on Love
Browse 5 quotations attributed to Martin Luther King Jr., catalogued under love, with dates where available.
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Attributed to Martin Luther King Jr., entry #1023: "Now there is a final reason I think that Jesus says, "Love your enemies." It is this: that love has within it a redemptive power. And there is a power there that eventually transf…"
Attributed to Martin Luther King Jr., entry #430: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."
5 Quotes by Martin Luther King Jr. on Love
"Now there is a final reason I think that Jesus says, "Love your enemies." It is this: that love has within it a redemptive power. And there is a power there that eventually transforms individuals. Just keep being friendly to that person. Just keep loving them, and they can’t stand it too long. Oh, they react in many ways in the beginning. They react with guilt feelings, and sometimes they’ll hate you a little more at that transition period, but just keep loving them. And by the power of your love they will break down under the load. That’s love, you see. It is redemptive, and this is why Jesus says love. There’s something about love that builds up and is creative. There is something about hate that tears down and is destructive. So love your enemies. (from "Loving Your Enemies")"
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."
"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant."
"Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy to a friend."
"I have decided to stick to love...Hate is too great a burden to bear."