Believer Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“Even a believer in nonviolence has to say between two combatants which is less bad or whose cause is just.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Non‑violent Resistance, 1942
Even non‑violent advocates must weigh which side of conflict is less harmful or more just.
In simple terms: Non‑violence still requires moral judgment of conflicts.
Key Takeaway
Assess justice and harm before acting.
Themes
ethics
conflict
non‑violence
justice
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy debate
- community mediation
- personal dilemmas
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
strategic decision‑making
peace studies
Questions to Reflect On
- When is violence justified, if ever?
- How do you measure “less bad”?
A Different Perspective
Hard to stay purely non‑violent.
