Today we celebrate the life of trailblazing civil rights activist, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. As we continue to work toward his mission to become “a more perfect union”, his words about freedom and equality resonate with us.

So, in honoring Martin Luther King, we offer these soul-stirring quotes on hope and freedom.

The time is always right to do what is right.
— Oberlin College Commencement Speech, 1965

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
– Strength to Love, 1963

I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.
— Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, December 10, 1964

Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.
— Strength to Love, 1963

And check out ‘Freedom’: A Martin Luther King Jr. Day Spotify Playlist that was put together by Billboard to help celebrate this day.