Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

A man cannot do good before he is made good.

A man cannot do good before he is made good.

Summary

This quote suggests that in order for someone to act in a morally upright and commendable manner, they must first undergo a personal transformation or inner change. It implies that one's actions are heavily influenced by their own character and moral values. The quote further implies that true goodness is borne out of personal growth and development, indicating that one cannot simply engage in virtuous actions without being genuinely virtuous from within.

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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