"I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made straight and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together"
- Martin Luther King Jr.
About this Quote
This quote is from Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, "I Have a Dream," and communicates his vision of a future in which all individuals are treated similarly, regardless of their race or background. He uses the images of valleys being raised and hills and mountains being brought low to represent the leveling of society's inequalities. The rough locations being made straight describes the elimination of obstacles and bias that stand in the method of true equality. Ultimately, he sees this future as one in which the magnificence of God is revealed and all people can witness it together. This quote is an effective expression of King's vision for a simply and righteous society.
"I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office"