Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

I owe you a small thanks, for you have made me far more sure of my own position by letting me see the case for free choice put forward with all the energy of so distinguished and powerful a mind, but with no other effect than to make things worse than before.

I owe you a small thanks, for you have made me far more sure

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses gratitude towards someone who presented a persuasive argument advocating for free choice. However, instead of being persuaded, the speaker claims that this argument has actually reinforced their own stance. They appreciate seeing the strength and influence of the opponent's perspective, but believe it has ultimately failed in making things better. This short explanation highlights how the presented argument not only failed to change the speaker's mind, but also unintentionally had a negative impact on their view.

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By Martin Luther King Jr.

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