Quotes from Bernice King

Refuse to be disheartened, discouraged, distracted from your goals in life.

I believe that everyone, regardless of their beliefs, deserves the dignity of being called by their name.

Don't be afraid of who sits in the White House. God can triumph over Trump.

The more you resist something, the more aggressive it becomes.

Each of us must decide whether it is more important to be proved right or to provoke righteousness.

As you know, my father was for the inclusiveness and the betterment of society and the world. Certainly we recognize that there are diverse voices in our country, and people have the right of free speech. They have the right of choice, but again, it is our hope that when they choose, they choose to reflect those ideals that he taught us.

As I reflect on the legacy of my father, the greatest aspect is his legacy of peace.

Before my mother was a King, she was a gifted vocalist and musician, whose skill and academia garnered her a scholarship to the prestigious New England Conservatory for Music in Boston.

Love is not a weak, spineless emotion; it is a powerful moral force on the side of justice.

King-ian nonviolence is a way of thinking and living and is not confined to the work of social and systemic change.

If I had to do it all over again, would I want my dad here? I would say no. Our world is in a better place because our father gave his life.

The private sector enjoys tremendous freedom in the U.S, as it should. With freedom, however, comes responsibilities.