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"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if yo..." — Martin Luther King Jr.

The Positivity Collective Updated: April 19, 2026 2 min read

What This Quote Means

Every setback contains the seed of a greater comeback if we refuse to quit.

About Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and civil rights activist who led the movement through nonviolent resistance.

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) led the American civil rights movement through nonviolent protest and became a global symbol of the struggle for justice and equality.

How to Apply This Wisdom

One more step

When you feel like quitting, commit to just one more small effort.

Track progress

Keep a record of your progress to see how far you have come.

Learn from setbacks

Extract a lesson from every failure and apply it going forward.

Reflection Questions

  • What goal am I tempted to give up on that deserves more effort?
  • How have I grown through persistence in the past?
  • What keeps me going when I feel like quitting?
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