The time must come when, great and pressing as change and…
“The time must come when, great and pressing as change and betterment may be, they do not involve killing and hurting people.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Progress should be achieved without violence, emphasizing humane methods for societal improvement.
In simple terms: Improve society without harming people.
Seek peaceful solutions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy reform
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What nonviolent strategies can address urgent crises?
- How to balance urgency with ethical constraints?
Nonviolent change can be slower or face resistance.