Nonviolence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nonviolence is both the beginning and the end of the speaker's belief system. It defines their entire moral framework.
- In plain terms
- Nonviolence is the core and end of my beliefs.
- What can you take from it?
- Make nonviolence your central moral principle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the first and last article of your faith?
- Can one belief define your whole life?
Another view
Others may find nonviolence impractical in urgent or extreme situations.
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