Non-violence is a very powerful weapon. Most people don't understand the power of non-violence and tend to be amazed by the whole idea. Those who have been involved in bringing about change and see the difference between violence and non-violence are firmly committed to a lifetime of non-violence, not because it is easy or because it is cowardly, but because it is an effective and very powerful way.

Non-violence has suffered its biggest defeat in the hands of people who most want to talk about it. Non-violence is not inaction. It is not discussion. It is n…

Non-violence is very weak in the theoretical sense; it cannot defend itself. But it is most powerful in the action situation where people are using non-violenc…

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.

Once people understand the strength of nonviolence, the force it generates, the love it creates, the response it brings from the total community, they will not…

If the opposition disarms, all is well and good. If it refuses to disarm, we shall disarm it ourselves.

I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there.