Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.

History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of thi

Summary

This quote by Martin Luther King Jr. emphasizes the importance of standing up against injustice. It criticizes the apathy and silence of those who witness wrongdoing but choose not to take action. King argues that the unwillingness of good people to speak out against injustice is more tragic than the loud voices of those who support injustice. He suggests that society cannot effectively progress if the majority remains silent, highlighting the need for individuals to actively confront social issues rather than remain complicit in their perpetuation.

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By Martin Luther King, Jr.

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