Bases Quote by Petra Kelly
“The vision I see is not only a movement of direct democracy, of self- and co-determination and non-violence, but a movement in which politics means the power to love and the power to feel united on the spaceship Earth... In a world struggling in violence and dishonesty, the further development of non-violence - not only as a philosophy but as a way of life, as a force on the streets, in the market squares, outside the missile bases, inside the chemical plants and inside the war industry - becomes one of the most urgent priorities.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Green Party Conference, 1984
A vision of politics rooted in love, unity, and non‑violence, extending beyond ideology to everyday life.
In simple terms: Politics as love and unity, practiced daily.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate non‑violent, loving engagement.
Themes
non‑violence
politics
unity
environmentalism
Mood
hopeful
urgent
Type
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community activism
- peaceful protest
- policy advocacy
- education
- urban planning
Key Concepts
peace studies
collective responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love truly guide political decisions?
- How to sustain non‑violence under threat?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may clash with entrenched power structures.
