Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

The question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be.

The question is not whether we will be extremists, but what

Summary

This quote, commonly attributed to Martin Luther King Jr., suggests that everyone has the potential to become an extremist, but it is a matter of choosing the nature of that extremism. It emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating our beliefs and actions, pushing us to question the type of extremism we are inclined towards. Rather than avoiding extremism altogether, it highlights the need to channel our passions towards positive and constructive pursuits, encouraging us to make conscious choices that contribute to progress and justice rather than hatred and division.

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By Martin Luther King, Jr.

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