One is called to live nonviolently, even if the change one works for seems impossible. It may or may not be possible to turn the US around through nonviolent revolution. But one thing favors such an attempt: the total inability of violence to change anything for the better
You just have to do what you know is right.
If you are going to follow Jesus, you better look good on wood.
I'd like to die with my boots on.
The gift we can offer others is so simple a thing as hope.
Start with the impossible. Proceed calmly towards the improbable. No worry, there are at least five exits.