One who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly, and with a w…

Martin Luther King, Jr.
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One who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly, and with a willingness to accept the penalty. ✨ Letter from Birmingham Jail, 16 Apr. 1963
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One who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly, and with a willingness to accept the penalty. ✨ Letter from Birmingham Jail, 16 Apr. 1963

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