Martin Luther King Jr.
Ranked at the top of many “world’s most famous” lists, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent the majority of his life fighting against racism with peaceful resistance. He was not known for his money, but for his eloquent and uplifting words, his fierce determination and his admirable strength in the face of adversity.
Here’s what King had to say about the difference between property and people:
"I am aware that there are many who wince at a distinction between property and persons–who hold both sacrosanct. My views are not so rigid. A life is sacred. Property is intended to serve life, and no matter how much we surround it with rights and respect, it has no personal being. It is part of the earth man walks on; it is not man. (The Trumpet of Conscience, 1967)"
In short, King believed that people are defined by more than stuff. People own property and things, not the other way around. Knowing who you are and what is important in life makes up a person. King knew this and became famous for his conviction and love of all people. Great people are not necessarily the people who own the most belongings.
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