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-violence because they want desperately to bring about some change. Non-violence in action is a very potent force and it can't be stopped. The people who are struggling have the complete say-so. No man-made law, no human ruler, no army can destroy this. There is no way it can be destroyed... And so, if we have the capacity to endure, if we have the patience, things will change.

Through Gandhi and my own life experience, I have learned about nonviolence. I believe that human life is a very special gift from God, and that no one has a right to take that away in any cause, however just. I am convinced that nonviolence is more powerful than violence.

Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves - and be free.

Look at the John Birch Society. Look at Hitler. The reactionaries are always better organizers.

Nonviolence is really tough. You don't practice nonviolence at conferences; you practice it on picket-lines.

The first principle of non-violent action is that of non-cooperation with everything humiliating.

The people united will never be defeated.