Brother Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“Destruction is not the law of humans. Man lives freely only by his readiness to die, if need be, at the hands of his brother, never by killing him. Every murder or other injury, no matter for what cause, committed or inflicted on another is a crime against humanity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: "Nonviolence and Human Dignity" by Mahatma Gandhi, 1930
Humanity is preserved by rejecting killing; true freedom comes from willingness to die for others, not to kill.
In simple terms: Reject killing to protect humanity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace nonviolence as a path to freedom.
Themes
peace
human rights
ethics
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- civil rights activism
- personal sacrifice
Key Concepts
nonviolence
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can nonviolence survive in war?
- What are limits of self‑sacrifice?
A Different Perspective
Nonviolence may be challenged by extreme threats.
![“What has happened here [aftermath of 9/11] is not war in its traditional sense. This is clearly a crime against humanity. War crimes are crimes which happen in war time. There is a confusion there. This is a crime against humanity because it is deliberate and intentional killing of large numbers…” quote by Benjamin B. Ferencz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d6f/benjamin-b-ferencz-43385_aftermath_what-has-happened-here-aftermath-of-9-11_1058536.jpg)
