Martin Luther King Jr.

"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."

 Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15th, 1929, in Atlanta Georgia. He was a well-known activist and prominent leader best known for his role in the African- American Civil Rights movement. He's also known for using nonviolent tactics. He overcame discrimination and should be an inspiration to all of us. The quote above is just one of his wise and powerful messages. I believe this is a wise quote because it says that a person’s character isn’t truly tested until a challenge arises. How he handles the challenge with either prove or disprove that he is a worthy man. After all, it’s easy to be a leader of a perfect society. Your strength and courage is never tested. I respect the fact that Martin Luther King Jr. lived by this quote instead of just saying it. He set out to do something many people before him were too scared to do, and he succeeded. He was challenged, ridiculed, beaten down, and doubted, but he rose above all of that. That is why this quote holds so much meaning and has been remembered for so long. It is as if Martin Luther King Jr. had summed up his whole life in a single sentence. We should all try to live our lives as he did and never forget how he changed our country forever.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sources:

"Martin Luther King Jr." 2012. The Biography Channel website. Dec 09 2012, <http://www.biography.com/people/martin-luther-king-jr-9365086>

 "Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes." n.d. Brainy Quote. 9 December 2012               <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/martin_luther_king_jr.html>.