The strength to kill is not essential for self-defense; one ought to have the strength to die. When a man is fully ready to die, he will not even desire to offer violence. Indeed, I may put it down as a self-evident proposition that the desire to kill is in inverse proportion to the desire to die. And history is replete with instances of men who by dying with courage and compassion on their lips converted the hearts of their violent opponents.

Economic equality is the master-key to nonviolent independence.

As in laws or in war, the longest purse finally wins.

Truth is not truth merely because it is ancient. Nor is truth necessarily to be regarded with suspicion because it is ancient.

I call him religious who understands the suffering of others.

No nation keeps another in subjection without herself turning into a subject nation.

I like their Christ, but I don't like their Christians.