Everyone has been posting words from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over the past few days, usually sharing his most popular and widely circulated phrases. As a leader who has inspired me for decades, who's words I wove into speeches in high school and were the first sentence I posted on my Facebook profile, I wanted to find something a bit different to pass on today.
Here is a collection of a few of the more unique statements which are less frequently seen. Check out the links at the end of this for more inspiring words from Dr. King as well.
• 7 lesser-known quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.’s life that still ring true today
• While best known for his "I Have a Dream" speech, King's legacy included much more than that. "17 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes You Never Hear"
Life is about what we can do for others. Maybe in the coming year, we may reflect on how we might lift up and encourage those around us, because together we accomplish more.
