His legend will be written down, eventually, by those who are troubled by it.

Patrick White
About This Quote

This is one of the most famous quotes by the great leader of the 20th century, Martin Luther King Jr. It’s not just that he said it, but that he lived it. When he spoke, his actions were in complete agreement with what he said. On countless occasions, he went against the grain of the American culture to help the others less fortunate than himself.

He risked his life in order to do so. He was able to rise above all of his troubles and become a national hero for standing up for justice in America.

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