Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

I cannot believe that my illness is natural. I suspect Satan, and therefore I am the more inclined to take it lightly.

I cannot believe that my illness is natural. I suspect Satan

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses disbelief in the natural origins of their illness, instead suspecting the involvement of Satan. As a result, they adopt a more light-hearted attitude towards their illness. The quote reflects the speaker's inclination to attribute their suffering to supernatural forces, casting doubt on the idea of accepting their ailment as a purely natural occurrence.

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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