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

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.

Our conviction is that human life and limb are a very special possession given by God to man and that no one has the right to take that away, in any cause, however just...

If you give yourself totally to the nonviolence struggle for peace and justice you also find that people give you their hearts and you will never go hungry and never be alone.

I'm not going to ask for anything unless the workers want it. If they want it, they'll ask for it.

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.

We must understand that the highest form of freedom carries with it the greatest measure of discipline.