Change Quote by Daniel Berrigan
“One is called to live nonviolently, even if the change one works for seems impossible.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Anti‑War Sermon, 1970s (public address)
Advocates nonviolent resistance even when goals seem unattainable, emphasizing moral consistency over practicality
In simple terms: Stay nonviolent even when change feels impossible
Commit to nonviolent action regardless of odds
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- protest movements
- community organizing
- personal ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one sustain nonviolent commitment under severe repression?
- What alternatives exist when nonviolence seems futile?
Nonviolence may be ineffective against entrenched power structures