(...) Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.
Martin Luther King
Memphis, April 3rd 1968
Before being eliminated by the system, for his courage in the fight for civil rights, the righteous Reverend, America's greatest man, said these words. Does anybody see their renewed, great significance under the light of the historic event of yesterday/today?
Originally posted by Seitse"eliminated by the system"?
[i](...) Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mounta ...[text shortened]... ewed, great significance under the light of the historic event of yesterday/today?
I thought some headcase shot him.
Originally posted by SeitseMan, it is such a gorgeous speech.
[i](...) Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mounta ...[text shortened]... ewed, great significance under the light of the historic event of yesterday/today?
Rejoice in it, people!