I submit to you that if a man hasn't discovered something he will die for, he isn't fit to live.
Martin Luther King Jr.
any opinions?
2006-11-26 22:00:54 · 21 answers · asked by Gamla Joe 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Sounds like something very vague trying to be intellectual.
Just because his name is attached to it doesn't make it glow with inspiration.
It's a bit of drivel in my opinion.
2006-11-26 22:34:53 · answer #1 · answered by quay_grl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's deep and powerful. Really makes you think, 'what would I die for?'
Another great quote by Martin Luther King Jr. is...''in the end we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends'. That is actually the quote I have on my Yahoo profile.
2006-11-27 06:03:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think he meant for this to be taken literally. I think he is exaggerating to make a point. He was trying to get people to rise to action, which is a good thing. The problem with this kind of rhetoric is that it can "inspire" people to do some things that are detrimental to society. For instance, couldn't the terrorists that flew the planes on 911 use a quote like this to justify what they did, or recruit more terrorists? Just a thought.
2006-11-27 06:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by sngcanary 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dr. King put a twist on someone else's quote. The last 5 words of this quote are disturbing and is not something I would expect coming from a Reverend. All have a god given right to live. Why must one discover something to die for. Instinct dictates to us
what it will be to die for.
2006-11-27 06:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by BONES 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Help! Martin Luther King Jr wants to kill me!
2006-11-27 06:09:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, I don't agree. I think it's a bit harsh. Judgemental even. Some people, like me, don't need a 'burning cause' to feel alive, or want to be alive. I, and the other slobs like me, can contribute something worthwhile to the world without spilling blood, emotionally, spiritually or physically.. I don't feel I have to justify my existence by having to care enough about anything that I'd lay down my life for it.
2006-11-27 06:10:51 · answer #6 · answered by MissRemorse 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't agree. I would having to die for your cause would lead me to believe that your cause is weak or that you didn't have a strong argument with which to convince the world.
But then again, what is dying for a cause. Is it not dying for preservation of self? We, as humans, would do just about anything for preservation of self. We would be willing to kill for the preservation of our physical self and many would be willing to die for preservation of our self identity. Which is more noble? Are both not selfish?
2006-11-27 08:31:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
aw well, I think that has to do with life and being passionate about it. By a certain time, one should have something they are living for. It seems like a pretty nice quote and one I'm sure MLK lived by and exemplified.
2006-11-27 06:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by -- 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like mr king jnr could easily strap a couple of pounds of tnt to his belly and dream of 40 virgins
2006-11-27 06:38:03 · answer #9 · answered by matty60 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All are fit to live.
What I haven't discovered today I may discover tomorrow.
2006-11-27 06:06:52 · answer #10 · answered by venturis 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋