Quotes about Progress

The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Change takes a long time, but it does happen. ... Each of us who works for social change is part of the mosaic of all who work for justice; together we can accomplish multitudes.

And somewhere along the way it is necessary to see that human progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and the persistent work of dedicated individuals who are willing to be co-workers with God.

There is no gain without struggle.

Whenever men and women straighten their backs up, they are going somewhere, because a man can't ride your back unless it is bent

Almost always the creative, dedicated minority has made the world better.

We must use time creatively - and forever realize that the time is always hope to do great things.

A social movement that only moves people is merely a revolt. A movement that changes both people and institutions is a revolution.

Let us realize the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice.

Human progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability; it comes through the tireless efforts of [people] willing to be co-workers with God.

The road to freedom is a difficult, hard road. It always makes for temporary setbacks.

I have a dream, that one day on the red hills of Georgia...

Human progress never rolls in on wheels of inevitability; it comes through the tireless efforts of men willing to be co workers with God, and without this hard work, time itself becomes an ally of the forces of social stagnation. We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right.