We Must Learn To Live Together as Brothers or Perish Together as Fools

We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made this statement in his speech in St. Louis, Missouri in late March 1964.
Today, this quote remains as one of my favorites and guides me even in making the smallest of my decisions. Would it not be better to have everyone as friends than to make enemies? Yeah, I know right? Easier said than done, but an effort made could result in more friendships. Humanities benefits more from friendship and happiness than from vice.

Reflect on this – “Living together as brothers.”
What can you do to ensure cordial relationship among you and the people close to you? How can you solve misunderstandings between your friends? How can you relate to everyone as a brother and a sister? Everyone is family! And family is accommodating. People do not get kicked out of the family just because the family gets bigger, we accommodate one another. We live as brothers! Because together, we can stand together.

Well, I say we learn to respect each other and learn each other. Let us try as much as we can to live together as brothers, because we cannot afford to perish together as fools. We are not foolish.

When you read this, leave a comment – a positive one. Remember, we must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

Comments

16 responses to “We Must Learn To Live Together as Brothers or Perish Together as Fools”

  1. Agyapomaa Avatar
    Agyapomaa

    Well said. Thanks!

    1. Shepherd Morttey Yaw Avatar
      Shepherd Morttey Yaw

      Welcome Agyapomaa, and thanks for reading.

  2. joshua Avatar
    joshua

    I remembered when I got fake apor but shared it with my bro who in turn gave me real apor for examination. Perish together as fools indeed. Awesome piece

    1. Shepherd Morttey Yaw Avatar
      Shepherd Morttey Yaw

      So you believe in apor? Hahaha

  3. Sarpomaa Nkansah Avatar
    Sarpomaa Nkansah

    Nice piece……. well said!

    1. Shepherd Morttey Yaw Avatar
      Shepherd Morttey Yaw

      Thanks Sarpomaa for reading.

  4. Joseph O. Owusu Avatar
    Joseph O. Owusu

    Well said….but can you really call “Everyone” family??!!

    1. Shepherd Morttey Yaw Avatar
      Shepherd Morttey Yaw

      Easier said than done, but again, that’s a challenge. We can do our part and be brothers to everyone.

  5. Sena Avatar
    Sena

    Harmony sure is something that must be upheld. Thank you for reminding us what togetherness has to offer. #MLK Lives!

    1. Shepherd Morttey Yaw Avatar
      Shepherd Morttey Yaw

      Welcome, and Thanks for reading.

  6. Sharry Avatar
    Sharry

    I agree with you dear because …”Together we stand, divided we fall” , with this I can say “living together as brothers” will really help us in achieving our goals in life without any difficulties.

    1. Shepherd Morttey Yaw Avatar
      Shepherd Morttey Yaw

      Thank You and look out for tomorrow’s post.

  7. jennifer Avatar
    jennifer

    WORD#

    1. Shepherd Morttey Yaw Avatar
      Shepherd Morttey Yaw

      Thanks

  8. Ansong Charles Avatar
    Ansong Charles

    Woow nice piece..loved it

    1. Shepherd Morttey Yaw Avatar
      Shepherd Morttey Yaw

      Thank you Bro. Let’s continue to live as brothers.

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