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

We need, in a special way, to work twice as hard to help people understand that animals are fellow creatures, that we must protect them and love them as we love ourselves...

It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life.

The people united will never be defeated.

Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.

...there has to be someone who is willing to do it, who is willing to take whatever risks are required. I don't think it can be done with money alone. The person has to be dedicated to the task. There has to be some other motivation.

You know, if people are not pacifists, it's not their fault. It's because society puts them in that spot. You've got to change it. You don't just change a man - you've got to change his environment as you do it.