The non-violent technique does not depend for its success on the goodwill of the oppressor, but rather on the unfailing assistance of God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Non-violence relies on divine assistance, not the oppressor's goodwill.
- In plain terms
- Non-violent success comes from God, not the oppressor.
- What can you take from it?
- Non-violent movements depend on higher help, not enemy mercy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find strength?
- Why non-violence?
Another view
It excludes non-religious motivations for non-violence.
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