Towards the end of the speech, King revealed that he was not afraid to die.
“I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’t mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life; longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land. So I’m happy, tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.”
King may have not known that he’d be assassinated the day after this quote, but he shows that he would be at peace knowing that he fought for justice and equality, and one day the world would reap the benefits.
