Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends for which we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men.

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends for wh

Summary

This quote suggests that humanity's capability to achieve and create far surpasses our focus on the purpose and ethical considerations behind these achievements. It implies that while we have made substantial progress in scientific and technological advancements, our development in terms of moral, spiritual, and ethical values has not kept pace. The phrase "guided missiles and misguided men" indicates that humans have become adept at perfecting destructive weapons, but have lost sight of guiding our actions towards a more positive, compassionate, and meaningful existence.

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By Martin Luther King, Jr.

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