Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

This Revolution is genuine because it was born from the same womb that always gives birth to massive social upheavals - the womb of intolerable conditions and unendurable situations.

This Revolution is genuine because it was born from the same

Summary

This quote highlights the authenticity of a revolution by emphasizing its origin. It suggests that revolutions stem from intolerable conditions and unendurable situations, which act as catalysts for social upheaval. By acknowledging that such revolutions arise from these adverse circumstances, it implies that the grievances and demands driving the revolutionary movement are genuine expressions of discontent. The quote emphasizes the link between the revolutionary cause and the urgent need for change, suggesting that the revolution is a response to long-standing injustices and an assertion of the people's determination for a better future.

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Revolution Social Justice

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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