The church must be the critic and guide of the state, and never its tool.

Violence brings only temporary victories; violence, by creating many more social problems than it solves, never brings permanent peace.

Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.

He (Jesus) knew that the old eye-for-eye philosophy would leave everyone blind. He did not seek to overcome evil with evil. He overcame evil with good. Although crucified by hate, he responded with aggressive love.

Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political moral questions of our time.

The modern choice is between non-violence or non-existence.

The purpose of direct action is to create a situation so crisis-packed that it will inevitably open the door to negotiation.