Ahimsa Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

The strength to kill is not essential for self-defense; one ought to have the strength to die. When a man is fully ready to…

— Mahatma Gandhi

Self-defense is not just a set of techniques; it’s a state of mind, and it begins with the belief that you are worth defending.

— Rorion Gracie

“If it is legitimate to kill in self-defence then it must be equally legitimate to steal in self-defence”

— Agona Apell

Often times I have hated in self-defense; if I were stronger I would not have used such a weapon.

— Anonymous

There’s only one basic principle of self-defense- you must apply the most effective weapon, as soon as possible, to the most vulnerable target.

— Bruce Lee

True strength isn’t in killing—or ignoring—your opponent, it’s in having the will to shield those who need your protection.

— Ilona Andrews

When you shoot someone who is fleeing, it's not self-defense. It's an execution.

— Anonymous

It's better to avoid than to run; better to run than to de-escalate; better to de-escalate than to fight; better to fight than to…

— Rory Miller

Not everything that nearly kills you makes you stronger. Sometimes it just makes you hate yourself for being so easily wounded yet unable to…

— Anonymous

I am convinced of the necessity to take an effective measure of self defense.

— Seishiro Itagaki

Just Think What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger.

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Self-defense...is the only honourable course where there is unreadiness for self-immolation.

— Mahatma Gandhi