Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

Now I know from this very word and deed of yours what free choice is and is capable of, namely, madness.

Now I know from this very word and deed of yours what free c

Summary

This quote implies that the actions and words of an individual have revealed the potential and consequences of having free will. It suggests that with free choice comes the ability to act irrationally and unpredictably, leading to madness. The speaker seems to have observed someone's behavior and is concluding that their actions have demonstrated the chaotic and dangerous nature of human decision-making.

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