Martin Luther

Jan 21, 2024Reported claimRated Correct Attribution · Snopes.com

Snopes.com rated the claim “The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once wrote, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."” Correct Attribution.

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