Comparison of MLKJ and Thoreau.

The presence of strong moral values developed King's character, which enabled him to become one of the most influential leaders of our time. Integrity is a central value in a leader's character and it is through integrity that King had vision of the truth. The truth that one day this nation would live up to the creed, "all men are created equal". King taught this truth using tactics of non-violent resistance. He was brought up believing "one man can make a difference", and this is just what he taught us... without violence. Even when his own life and the life of his family were threat…