Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

I'm concerned about a better world. I'm concerned about justice; I'm concerned about brotherhood; I'm concerned about truth. And when one is concerned about that, he can never advocate violence. For through violence you may murder a murderer, but you can't murder murder. Through violence you may murder a liar, but you can't establish truth. Through violence you may murder a hater, but you can't murder hate through violence. Darkness cannot put out darkness; only light can do that.

I'm concerned about a better world. I'm concerned about just

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their concerns about creating a better world based on justice, brotherhood, and truth. They argue that violence cannot achieve these goals. While violence may allow for the elimination of wrongdoers, it cannot eradicate the concepts of wrongdoing itself. Similarly, violence cannot establish truth or eliminate hate, as these qualities cannot be destroyed by force. Instead, the speaker suggests that it is through understanding, compassion, and enlightenment (symbolized by light) that darkness and its negative consequences can be overcome.

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By Martin Luther King Jr.

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