Non-Violence Quotes

31 quotes by 19 authors

Only a philosophy of eternity, in the world today, could justify non-violence. — Albert Camus
One individual can begin a movement that turns the tide of history. Martin Luther King in the civil rights movement, Mohandas Ganhi in India, Nelson… — Jack Canfield
There is no such thing as defeat in non-violence. — Cesar Chavez
In some cases non-violence requires more militancy than violence. — Cesar Chavez
The foundation of my beliefs is the same as it was when I was 10. Non-violence. — Joan Baez
When I was a student, I studied philosophy and religion. I talked about being patient. Some people say I was too hopeful, too optimistic, but… — John Lewis
Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up. — Mahatma Gandhi
My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him. — Mahatma Gandhi
Non-violence, which is the quality of the heart, cannot come by an appeal to the brain. — Mahatma Gandhi
Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable… — Mahatma Gandhi
Non-violence requires a double faith, faith in God and also faith in man. — Mahatma Gandhi
Non-violence is the article of faith. — Mahatma Gandhi
Non-violence and truth are inseparable and presuppose one another. — Mahatma Gandhi
Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man. — Mahatma Gandhi
I have nothing new to teach the world. Truth and Non-violence are as old as the hills. All I have done is to try experiments… — Mahatma Gandhi
What is magnificent about humans is when they decide to turn and stand. If they respond with non-violence on principle and hold their ground, they… — James Cromwell
Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages. — Thomas A. Edison
At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love. — Martin Luther King, Jr.
I do not hold to non-violence for moral reasons, but for political and practical reasons. — Aung San Suu Kyi
I am for violence if non-violence means we continue postponing a solution to the American black man's problem just to avoid violence. — Malcolm X

Who Wrote These Non-Violence Quotes

19 authors contributed a total of 31 Non-Violence Quotes as follows: