Character Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“Nonviolence is not merely a personal virtue. It is also a social virtue to be cultivated like other virtues.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Non‑violent Resistance, 1930
Non‑violence is both personal and social virtue, requiring collective cultivation like any other moral quality.
In simple terms: Non‑violence is a shared virtue.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate non‑violence together.
Themes
peace
virtue
social responsibility
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- activism
- education
- community building
- conflict mediation
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies nurture non‑violence?
- What supports reinforce it?
A Different Perspective
Non‑violence can be perceived as weakness.
