Which of the following statements best illustrates how Dr. King, Jr. uses the concept of time to give his reason for protesting now, rather than putting off the demonstrations? We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right.

Society must protect the robbed and punish the robber.

Actually, time itself is neutral; it can be used either destructively or constructively.

We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people.