Dear Martin Quotes with Page Numbers
We’ve got to be better, Maya. We’ve got to stand up for what’s right. (Page 10)
Violence isn’t the answer, but sometimes it is. It all depends on the circumstance. (Page 16)
Fighting racism is exhausting, but we can’t give up. We have to keep pushing for change. (Page 23)
We have to love ourselves for who we are, no matter what color our skin is. (Page 32)
When we speak up, we’re not just fighting for ourselves, we’re fighting for those who can’t. (Page 39)
The truth is, sometimes the system is broken, and we have to find ways to fix it. (Page 45)
Education is the key to understanding and empathy. We can’t solve problems if we don’t understand them. (Page 52)
Our behavior reflects our character, and we need to make sure it’s the kind of character we’re proud of. (Page 61)
Silence can be just as harmful as the words we say. We have to speak up against injustice. (Page 70)
It’s important to surround ourselves with people who lift us up and believe in us. (Page 78)
The power of love is stronger than the power of hate. We have to remember that. (Page 84)
Our words have the ability to inspire and create change. We have to choose them wisely. (Page 91)
When the world tells us we’re not enough, we have to prove them wrong. (Page 98)
No one should be judged or treated differently because of the color of their skin. (Page 105)
We have to be strong enough to stand up to our own friends when they’re in the wrong. (Page 113)
The justice system isn’t perfect, but we have to keep fighting for justice anyway. (Page 121)
Sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom to realize we need to change. (Page 128)
The truth can be hard to hear, but we have to face it if we want things to get better. (Page 135)
We have the power to change our own narrative. Don’t let others define you. (Page 143)
We can’t erase the past, but we can work towards a better future. (Page 150)
Sometimes the strongest thing we can do is admit when we’re wrong and learn from it. (Page 158)
There’s no shame in asking for help. We all need support sometimes. (Page 165)
We have to find our own voice and use it for good. (Page 172)
Just because something is legally right, doesn’t mean it’s morally right. (Page 179)
We have to be willing to have uncomfortable conversations if we want to see change. (Page 186)
Every small action we take towards justice makes a difference. (Page 194)
Our worth isn’t determined by what others think of us. We define our own worth. (Page 202)
We have to keep pushing forward, even when it feels like we’re not making progress. (Page 210)
Change starts with us. We can’t wait for someone else to do it. (Page 218)
Sometimes it feels like there’s no hope, but we have to hold on to even the smallest glimmer. (Page 225)
We can’t truly understand someone’s experience unless we listen to their story. (Page 234)
Don’t let fear hold you back from doing what’s right. (Page 241)
We have to be willing to stand alone if it means standing up for what’s right. (Page 249)
The goal shouldn’t be to be colorblind, but to appreciate and celebrate our differences. (Page 256)
We have the power to create change, even if it’s just in our own small corner of the world. (Page 263)
Sometimes we have to break the rules to break the cycle of injustice. (Page 271)
Our education system should empower us, not limit us. (Page 279)
We have to fight against the stereotypes that others try to place on us. (Page 287)
It’s important to recognize when we’re wrong and take steps to make it right. (Page 295)
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. (Page 304)
We have to hold ourselves accountable for our own biases and prejudices. (Page 313)
Just because something has always been done a certain way, doesn’t mean it’s right. (Page 322)
We have to be willing to put ourselves in uncomfortable situations in order to grow. (Page 331)
We can’t let hate and ignorance win. Love and understanding will always triumph. (Page 340)
It’s not enough to just not be racist. We have to actively be anti-racist. (Page 350)
Our history is filled with pain and injustice, but we have to learn from it in order to move forward. (Page 359)
We have to be the change we want to see in the world. (Page 369)
Our lives matter, and we have to fight to make sure our voices are heard. (Page 378)
We have to speak up, even when it’s hard and our voices shake. (Page 389)
The journey towards justice is long and hard, but we have to keep going. We can’t give up. (Page 399)