More than 50 years have passed since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, but his words are just as meaningful as they were during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights leader died at age 39, but his impact continues to this day. From his most famous "I Have a Dream" speech to his letter from a Birmingham jail, his message is truly timeless.

For many, the third Monday in January means a day off from work, but don't let the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday pass without reflecting on his words and his legacy. Of course, you don't need a special day to take his inspirational quotes to heart. While you're likely familiar with his unforgettable "I Have a Dream" speech from the 1963 March on Washington, there are so many more quotes and speeches to explore. It doesn't take a holiday to think about these words and share them with your family: “The time is always right to do what is right.” And we could all use a reminder from this quote from the Nobel Prize Winner's 1967 "Where Do We Go From Here?" address: “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” Take these words to heart, and be grateful for Dr. King's legacy.