Non-violence means people in action. People have to understand that with non-violence goes a hell of a lot of organization.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nonviolence requires active participation and strong organizational structures.
- In plain terms
- Nonviolence needs people in action and lots of organization.
- What can you take from it?
- Organize thoroughly for nonviolent action to succeed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does organization support nonviolence?
- What action does nonviolence demand?
Another view
Organizing takes time and resources others may lack.
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