[Speech] THE ARC OF THE MORAL UNIVERSE IS LONG, BUT IT BENDS TOWARD JUSTICE. - King's Vision
The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.
/ðə ɑrk ʌv ðə ˈmɔrəl ˈjunəˌvɜrs ɪz lɔŋ, bʌt ɪt bɛndz təˈwɔrd ˈdʒʌstɪs/
Hope for long-term justice
Martin Luther King Jr. used this phrase to convey his belief that, despite setbacks, justice will ultimately prevail. This message of hope and perseverance became a cornerstone of the civil rights movement. King’s vision continues to inspire those fighting for equality and social justice around the world.
Background
Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil Rights Leader
Various speeches, 1960s