"If we are to go forward, we must go back and rediscover those precious values - that all reality hinges on moral foundations and that all reality has spiritual control"
- Martin Luther King Jr.
About this Quote
This quote by Martin Luther King Jr. talks to the value of comprehending the ethical and spiritual foundations of truth. He is suggesting that in order to progress, we should look back and find the worths that have actually been forgotten. He is emphasizing the value of morality and spirituality in our lives, and how they are the basis of all reality. He is recommending that without these values, we can not progress. He is likewise suggesting that we need to recognize the spiritual control of reality, and how it is linked to our ethical values. By understanding these worths, we can move on in a favorable direction. King's words are a reminder that morality and spirituality are vital for a better future.
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