Non-violence exacts a very high price from one who practices it. But once you are able to meet that demand then you can do most things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nonviolence demands high personal sacrifice, but meeting that cost enables great action.
- In plain terms
- Nonviolence costs a lot, but meeting the price lets you do much.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare for high personal cost to practice nonviolence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What price does nonviolence demand?
- How do you meet that demand?
Another view
The price of nonviolence can be too high for some.
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