In the application of Satyagraha, I discovered, in the…
“In the application of Satyagraha, I discovered, in the earliest stages, that pursuit of Truth did not admit of violence being inflicted on one's opponent, but that he must be weaned from error by patience and sympathy. For, what appears to be truth to the one may appear to be error to the other. And patience means self-suffering. So the doctrine came to mean vindication of Truth, not by infliction of suffering on the opponent but one's own self.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Non‑violent resistance seeks to transform opponents through patience and empathy, not force, accepting personal suffering for truth.
In simple terms: Change others with patience, not violence.
Key Takeaway
Practice compassionate resistance.
Themes
non‑violence
truth
patience
self‑sacrifice
Mood
determined
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- civil rights movements
- personal conflicts
- activism
Key Concepts
ethics
social change
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we sustain personal sacrifice?
- When is patience insufficient?
A Different Perspective
Self‑suffering may be unsustainable without support.