“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 25, 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 25 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 25, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/233-we-will-have-to-repent-in-this-generation/.