"We are not makers of history. We are made by history"
- Martin Luther King Jr.
About this Quote
This quote by Martin Luther King Jr. speaks to the idea that our lives are formed by the events that have actually come before us. We are not the ones who develop history, however rather, we are the ones who are affected by it. History is an effective force that shapes our lives and our societies. It is the occasions of the past that have created the world we live in today. We are the items of our history, and it is our obligation to learn from it and utilize it to develop a much better future. We must recognize the power of history and use it to develop a more fair and just society. We need to make every effort to create a better future for ourselves and for future generations.
"A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect"
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do"
