Today, people in the United States come together to commemorate an important figure in the history of civil rights, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. MLK Day offers the perfect opportunity to remember a man who played an important role in freedom and equality.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called for peaceful protest in response to the inequality and violence he saw. King spoke about equality, freedom and optimism in the future of America. Dr. King had many famous quotes. In honor of MLK Day, we will share several of them which hold true for seniors, and all Americans, still today:
- “Never succumb to the temptation of bitterness.”
- “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
- “That old law about ‘an eye for an eye’ leaves everybody blind. The time is always right to do the right thing.”
- “The time is always right to do what is right.”
- “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 use time creatively.”
- “Whatever your life’s work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.”
We hope you are enjoying time with your family and friends this MLK Day and that you heed Dr. King’s advice to be positive, work hard, speak up for what you believe in, and use your time creatively, as you choose!
If you or a loved one is nearing the need for long-term care or already receiving long-term care, or if you have not done Long-Term Care Planning, Estate Planning or Incapacity Planning (or had your Planning documents reviewed in the past several years), please call The Fairfax and Fredericksburg Long-Term Care Planning Law Firm of Evan H. Farr, P.C. at 703-691-1888 in Fairfax or 540-479-1435 in Fredericksburg to make an appointment for a consultation.
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