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You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."
— Martin Luther King, Jr.

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You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. — Martin Luther King, Jr.

About Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Leader from United States (1929–1968).

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Who said "You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."?
This quote is attributed to Martin Luther King, Jr., a Leader from United States.
When did Martin Luther King, Jr. live?
Martin Luther King, Jr. lived from 1929 – 1968.