“We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people.”
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APA
King, M. L. J. (n.d.). We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/233-we-will-have-to-repent-in-this-generation/
MLA
King, Martin Luther Jr. “We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/233-we-will-have-to-repent-in-this-generation/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
Chicago
King, Martin Luther Jr. “We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/233-we-will-have-to-repent-in-this-generation/.