Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

Love is the only cement that can hold this broken community together.When I am commanded to love, I am commanded to restore community, to resist injustice, and to meet the needs fo my brothers.

Love is the only cement that can hold this broken community

Summary

This quote emphasizes the transformative power of love in healing a fractured community. By saying that love is the only cement, it emphasizes that love has the ability to bind people together and create a sense of unity. The quote further suggests that loving others goes beyond mere affection; it involves actively working towards restoring and strengthening the community, standing up against injustice, and empathetically addressing the needs of others. In this way, love becomes a powerful force that can repair and create a stronger, more inclusive society.

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Freedom Love Injustice

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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