Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

If the cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the opposition we now face will surely fail. Because the goal of America is freedom, abused and scorned tho' we may be, our destiny is tied up with America's destiny.

If the cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the oppositio

Summary

This quote expresses the belief that if the resilience and determination of people who experienced the cruelties of slavery could not be broken, then the present opposition they face in their pursuit of freedom and equality will also be overcome. Despite being abused and marginalized, they align their aspirations and fate with those of America. It asserts that America's purpose is the pursuit of liberty, and even though this ideal may be disregarded or mistreated at times, the intertwined destiny of the emancipated people and the nation will eventually prevail.

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Freedom Slavery Cruelty Destiny Americaandamericans

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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