Culture Quote by Bernice King
“Consider all of the possibilities for positive global progress if we utilized nonviolence as the central value of our culture, encompassing our law enforcement and labor practices, which currently include people in numerous nations working for inhumane wages in unhealthy conditions.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Advocacy for Nonviolence, 2023
Imagining a world where nonviolence guides law enforcement and labor could improve global welfare and reduce exploitation.
In simple terms: Nonviolence could improve societies.
Key Takeaway
Promote nonviolent values in institutions.
Themes
peace
justice
human rights
economics
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
visionary
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community organizing
- corporate ethics
- education curricula
Key Concepts
nonviolence
labor rights
social reform
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers exist to nonviolent reforms?
- How can individuals support humane labor practices?
A Different Perspective
Implementing nonviolence may face entrenched interests.
