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“The moral to be legitimately drawn from the supreme tragedy of the bomb is that it will not be destroyed by counter bombs even as violence cannot be by counter-violence.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“The moral to be legitimately drawn from the supreme tragedy of the bomb is that it will not be destroyed by counter bombs even as violence cannot be by counter-violence.”

Mahatma Gandhi

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Violence cannot be stopped by more violence; true resolution requires non‑violent means.

In simple terms: Violence be not solve violence; choose peace.

Key Takeaway

Embrace non‑violent conflict resolution.

Themes

peace violence ethics politics

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • civil rights movements
  • international diplomacy
  • community disputes
  • activist training

Key Concepts

non‑violence moral philosophy strategic resistance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives exist to violent retaliation?
  • How can societies sustain non‑violent movements?
A Different Perspective

Non‑violent approaches may be slower and face opposition.

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