Facts about Coretta Scott King

Occup.Activist
FromUSA
BornApril 27, 1927
DiedJanuary 31, 2006
Aged78 years

Summary

Coretta Scott King was a famous Activist from USA, who lived between April 27, 1927 and January 31, 2006. He/she became 78 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac taurus, who is known for Security, Subtle strength, Appreciation, Instruction, Patience. Our collection contains 11 quotes who is written / told by Coretta.

Related authors: Martin Luther King Jr. (Minister), Maya Angelou (Poet), LaToya London (Musician)

11 Famous quotes by Coretta Scott King

Small: I believe all Americans who believe in freedom, tolerance and human rights have a responsibility to opp
"I believe all Americans who believe in freedom, tolerance and human rights have a responsibility to oppose bigotry and prejudice based on sexual orientation"
Small: Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated
"Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated"
Small: Im fulfilled in what I do. I never thought that a lot of money or fine clothes - the finer things of li
"I'm fulfilled in what I do. I never thought that a lot of money or fine clothes - the finer things of life - would make you happy. My concept of happiness is to be filled in a spiritual sense"
Small: Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a
"Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and personhood"
Small: Segregation was wrong when it was forced by white people, and I believe it is still wrong when it is re
"Segregation was wrong when it was forced by white people, and I believe it is still wrong when it is requested by black people"
Small: Mama and Daddy King represent the best in manhood and womanhood, the best in a marriage, the kind of pe
"Mama and Daddy King represent the best in manhood and womanhood, the best in a marriage, the kind of people we are trying to become"
Small: If American women would increase their voting turnout by ten percent, I think we would see an end to al
"If American women would increase their voting turnout by ten percent, I think we would see an end to all of the budget cuts in programs benefiting women and children"
Small: Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every genera
"Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation"
Small: Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe that you must become its soul
"Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe that you must become its soul"
Small: There is a spirit and a need and a man at the beginning of every great human advance. Every one of thes
"There is a spirit and a need and a man at the beginning of every great human advance. Every one of these must be right for that particular moment of history, or nothing happens"
Small: Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I dont believe you
"Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don't believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others"