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If we are to go forward, we must go back and rediscover those precious values - that all reality hinges on moral foundat
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"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.

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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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Martin Luther King Jr. This quote is written / told by Martin Luther King Jr. between January 15, 1929 and April 4, 1968. He was a famous Minister from USA. The author also have 92 other quotes.

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