"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." — Martin Luther King Jr.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
What This Quote Means
Honesty with ourselves is the first step toward honesty with others.
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
Honest inventory
Be truthful with yourself about one area where you have been in denial.
Speak truth
Share an honest thought that you have been holding back.
Seek truth
Question one assumption you have been taking for granted.
Reflection Questions
- Where am I being less than honest with myself?
- What truth am I avoiding that could set me free?
- How does living truthfully affect my relationships?
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