Today we observe the life of a great leader and icon in America, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Although best remembered for his “I Have A Dream” speech, King’s legacy reaches beyond to his lasting beliefs of equality in race, gender, and age. Today we can learn a great amount about leadership, justice, and equality from the life he lived and his groundbreaking accomplishments. Whether you’ve been job searching for a while , looking to advance your career, or if you’re a seasoned professional, you can gain effective leadership qualities from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Here are some leadership quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”

“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a molder of consensus.”

“The time is always right to do what is right.”

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