Hero Quote by Robert Kennedy
“What has violence ever accomplished? What has it ever created? No martyr's cause has ever been stilled by an assassin's bullet. No wrongs have ever been righted by riots and civil disorders. A sniper is only a coward, not a hero; and an uncontrolled or uncontrollable mob is only the voice of madness, not the voice of the people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, Chicago, 1968
Violence fails to achieve lasting change; true progress comes from peaceful, constructive actions.
In simple terms: Violence does not solve problems.
Key Takeaway
Choose nonviolent solutions.
Themes
peace
justice
nonviolence
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- civil rights movements
- community organizing
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
political activism
ethical philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can peaceful protest achieve the same impact?
- What are the risks of nonviolent resistance?
A Different Perspective
Violence can sometimes spark immediate attention but rarely yields sustainable outcomes.
