More than half a century after an assassin's bullet silenced him, and 35 years after the nation began observing a federal holiday in his honor, Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy still resonate. As the preeminent voice of the civil rights movement, King's eloquence and vision for a united America made him an icon. His powerful words – delivered through sermons, speeches and books – symbolize a utopia to which our nation always aspires. Few people in history have been quoted more than King. His message of equality and unity are often summoned in times of confusion, chaos and racial strife. These particular words were spoken by King at Oberlin College in October 1964, it was to encourage students to sustain the nonviolent fight for racial equality. Tap our link in bio to learn more about the context of this quote, as well as for King's other famous words.