Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.

Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve. You don

Summary

This quote, attributed to Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizes that greatness is not exclusive to those with certain qualifications or social positions. It suggests that anyone, regardless of education or linguistic prowess, has the potential to be great simply by serving others. The quote highlights the importance of having a compassionate and loving heart, as kindness and selflessness can transform an ordinary person into someone extraordinary. The message encourages everyone to engage in acts of service and to approach life with grace and love for the betterment of others and society as a whole.

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Greatness & Great Things

By Martin Luther King, Jr.

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