Wisdom and Experience
The world as we see it would not be the same today if it were not for the men who were brave and stood up for what they believed in. Throughout history, there have been many movements that have changed the way life is perceived. Life is not the same as it was 50 years ago, nor will it be the same 50 years in the future. These changes are because of the ones who stood up in times of suffering. The impacts that they made on this world and the wisdom that they brought will never be forgotten. It is important to realize that these men earned their wisdom and reputations because of the struggles they went through. By looking at the men who shaped the world as it is today such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Mahatma Gandhi, it is evident that wisdom comes from pain and suffering. Martin Luther King Jr. is arguably one of the most influential men in America’s History. In the 1960’s, he led the civil rights movement in the United States. Not only was he a great leader, but he was a very heroic and courageous man. In a time where African Americans were not considered equal, he continued to look past the fact that others viewed him as
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Without their wisdom, the world would not be the same. The struggles and obstacles that they had to overcome in their life helped these men to become wise. Martin Luther King Jr. fought against discrimination, and he lead the civil rights movement in America. Nelson Mandela spent years being abused in prison to later become the president of South Africa. Gandhi chose to live humbly in order to understand the struggle that the lower class was going through. This helped gain the respect of others, and it also gave him a new perspective. They each made tremendous contributions towards independence. Through the pain that these men endured, they gained the knowledge that they are known for today. (word count
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the greatest civil rights leaders to ever live. Through his empowering speeches, he made a huge impact on the world for the equality of all races. Throughout King’s life, he showed everyone how he believed equality should be acquired. With his peaceful protests and amazing speeches, he influenced people both during his time and after he passed. Many believe that King’s work in the Civil Rights Movement was the final push that America needed to finally respect people no matter their skin color.
Dr. King and my father both faced certain adversaries in their lives, and yet they were successful in overcoming them. They used their respective abilities to overcome the obstacles, and I realized, recently that I have some of these same abilities. These two men were influences and inspirations to who I am and who I aspire to be, and I hope that one day I can become a similar inspiration to someone else.
Have you ever thought how someone can change the world, and how they did it with all the adversity they had to face? Three people who did accomplish this are Nelson Mandela, Harriet Tubman, and Edwin Broni-Mensah. Nelson Mandela was born in South Africa, where he fought for the rights of black south Africans. Harriet Tubman was a slave born in pre-Civil War era, she saved thousands of slaves and was a conductor on the underground railroad. Edwin Broni-Mensah founded a non-profit company that provided water for thousands of people in Ghana. Nelson Mandela, Harriet Tubman, and Edwin Broni-Mensah all helped to change the lives of many people and they did this by fighting for justice.
... will always be remembered with other great non-violent activists such as Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, and Nelson Mandela, despite this, his determination, dedication, and selflessness will always remain unparalleled.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one the most heroic figures of our time. According to Joseph Campbell's characteristics Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has a characteristic of a hero such as, a hero is usually someone from whom something has been taken or who feels there's something lacking in the normal experience available, or permitted, to members of his society. (The Power of Myth, 1998) Dr. Martin Luther King was a man who yearned for dignity and respect from those who followed him. Mr. King was an African- American who lived in society were he wasn't appreciated. In the time in which Mr. King was raised, there was a lot of race...
“Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love . Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.”-Mohandas Gandhi . Abraham Lincoln, John F, Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi and Benazir Bhutto were all peaceful leaders of their time. They led their people to many great successes and were loved by most for their belief in nonviolence. However, their endings were destructive and unforgettable for the many who pursued them.
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior was an excellent speaker and activist during the civil rights movement throughout 1954-1968. The civil rights movement was a time of racial injustice and unfair treatment towards people of different races. During that time many African Americans boycotted and protested against the unfair treatment in America at that point in time. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of these people who protested to create a difference in the community. The goal of these marches and protests that he led were to change the feelings of the government and the people’s feelings about racial injustice. However, Martin Luther King was assassinated on April 4th, 1968 because he stood up for what was right. He was though able to do many
The Civil Rights Movement is one of the most important events of the history of the United States. Although many people contributed to this movement, Martin Luther King, Jr., is widely regarded as the leader of the movement for racial equality. Growing up in the Deep South, King saw the injustices of segregation first hand. King’s studies of Mahatma Ghandi teachings influenced his views on effective ways of protesting and achieving equality. Martin Luther King’s view on nonviolence and equality and his enormous effect on the citizens of America makes him the most influential person of the twentieth century.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was the prominent black leader of the civil rights movement of the fifties and sixties. No other black leader in modern history has been accorded the incredible respect and admiration bestowed upon Dr. King. In 1963 he became the first black person to be named Time Magazine's "Man of the Year”. In 1964 he received the Nobel Peace Prize making him the youngest person and only third black person to get this award. He was the first black in American history to have a national holiday. Born and raised in the middle of Southern racism, Martin Luther King Jr. gathered unexpected national and international fame as a leader. He grew up to articulate many of the controversial and contradictory tendencies in the
Prominent leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Theresa and Martin Luther King Jr. are known all around the world for teaching and practicing nonviolence while fighting for human justice and peace. They are graced throughout history books, not only for their commendable actions but for their effective manner of inducing change around the world. Although these prominent figures leave everlasting footprints on the soil of this earth, there are many more that have contributed and still contribute to the struggle of human survival.
Martin Luther King, Jr. has stood the test of time and proved to be one of the most influential humanitarians in history. As a leading Civil Rights activist of the twentieth century, King has seen man's inhumanity to man with his own eyes; in fact, he himself has been subjected to it. King lived during a time where people were sent to jail for not giving up their seat on the bus, and little boys were physically tortured and mutilated for flirting with another person. In all of this, Martin Luther King was conscious. He lived during a time where oppression was so alive that it was not only expected, it was enforced. In all of this, King did not senselessly fight fire with fire. With a spiritual grounding and a fiery heart, King reached the root of the problem in the most astounding, peaceful manner. He did not allow anger to rise within him, which was an amazing strength given the social turmoil he witnessed with his own eyes. He was a trailblazer, leading the civil rights movement towards victory.
should be remembered today, as well as in the years to come. Martin Luther King Jr. did something that changed the way people look at the world. Martin Luther King Jr. proved to the world that equality will help bring the country together. His dream was to end racial Segregation without the use of violence to overcome injustice. Martin Luther KIng Jr. relates to one of the most famous leaders of the free world. Mahatma Gandhi also had the idea of freeing the country of India from the British without the use of violence. Gandhi’s idea influenced Martin Luther King Jr. to use the same techniques as Gandhi, hoping that diversity will flow through every country, and there would be no one to differentiate between different races, and the idea of pluralism would be used not just in America, but in countries all around the world. “America will always remember the work of Martin Luther King Jr., and the legacy of MArtin Luther King Jr. lives inside each of us, and we are responsible to promote, teach and live the American
In conclusion Gandhi’s background made him who he was, giving him an idea of how to get India’s independence, and his impact on India help people realize you can fight with knowledge and nonviolence to change a way of life. What makes a person strong and brave it’s the person who works hard to make something right.
It takes courage to dedicate a life to trying to make a difference in a society where people believe their ways will never change. Martin Luther King was one of the very few national idols of social movement which used the power of voice and faith to motivate millions. In,”Letter from a Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.]” he addressed the clergymen about racial discrimination the country was facing and how we should find peace without resorting to violence. Through MLK’s use of Ethos,Pathos,Logos he was able to argue about the nonviolent resistance movement towards racism.
Gandhi was inspirational for many people. As General George C. Marshall, the United States secretary of state from 1946 to 1949, said at Gandhi 's death, “Mahatma Gandhi was the spokesman for the conscience of mankind.” (Bio.com.) He is only one of many who believed in what Gandhi was fighting for. Many people not only believed in what Gandhi stood for but they also follow in his footsteps and try to do what Gandhi accomplished. (“Gandhi, Mahatma”)