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The question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be... The nation and the world ar
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"The question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be... The nation and the world are in dire need of creative extremists"

- Martin Luther King Jr.

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Martin Luther King Jr. is recommending that it is not a matter of if we will be extremists, however rather what type of extremists we will be. He is promoting for innovative extremism, which is a form of advocacy that is concentrated on finding innovative options to the issues of the country and the world. He believes that the nation and the world remain in dire requirement of creative extremists who are willing to think outside the box and develop new ideas to resolve the problems of the day. He is encouraging individuals to be proactive and to do something about it to make a difference worldwide. He is suggesting that we must want to take dangers and to challenge the status quo in order to develop positive change. He is advocating for a kind of extremism that is concentrated on producing a better future for all.

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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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