(65 quotes found)
“He demonstrated that nonviolence is a way to effect change, ... He lived under constant threat of harassment ... and he paid the ultimate price -- death -- so that we may have life and have it more abundantly.”
Sanford Bishop
“Whether one or many, I must declare my faith that it is better for India to discard violence altogether even for defending her borders”
Mahatma Gandhi
“Our purpose in organizing this march is to support and demand guarantees for freedom of expression and nonviolence in society.”
Kem Sokha
“Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas remains committed to the principles of nonviolence, recognition of Israel, and respect for previous agreements and obligations.”
Frederick Jones
“During the movement, they called them citizenship education programs. People were actually taught the skills of nonviolence.”
Yolanda King
“I swear to God, it's an incredible force for good if you can remember that nonviolence is the weapon of the strong.”
Betty Williams
“I am a student of nonviolence and a pacifist, ... It's been 30 years since Vietnam. I hope it will not be 30 more years before we can have a bit of peace and reconciliation.”
Nanci Griffith
“She developed the King Center in Atlanta, and she made it possible for his message, particularly his emphasis on nonviolence which many people sort of have let slip -- she helped keep that alive.”
Julian Bond
“We didn't want our system so stuffed with nonviolent offenders that we were paroling violent offenders. What makes sense is to use those resources for your most violent offenders.”
Tom Ross
“Non-violence is the article of faith.”
