Quotes About Non-Violence

Quotes About Non-Violence

Here are the top 99 quotes by Martin Luther King Jr. about violence:

1. “Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon.”
2. “Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit.”
3. “Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time.”
4. “Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people.”
5. “Nonviolence means courage.”
6. “Nonviolence is a good starting point.”
7. “Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it.”
8. “Nonviolence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our being.”
9. “Nonviolence is not a method for cowards; it is the supreme form of courage.”
10. “Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; the need for mankind to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to violence and oppression.”

11. “Violence is immoral because it thrives on hatred rather than love.”
12. “The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy.”
13. “Violence never really deals with the basic evil of the situation.”
14. “If we do not act, we shall surely be dragged down the long, dark, and shameful corridors of time reserved for those who possess power without compassion, might without morality, and strength without sight.”
15. “The choice is not between violence and nonviolence but between nonviolence and nonexistence.”
16. “The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy.”
17. “Wars are poor chisels for carving out peaceful tomorrows.”
18. “Hate begets hate; violence begets violence; toughness begets a greater toughness.”
19. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
20. “Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.”

21. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
22. “Justice too long delayed is justice denied.”
23. “The time is always right to do what is right.”
24. “The moral arc of the universe bends at the elbow of justice.”
25. “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”
26. “There can be no justice without peace and there can be no peace without justice.”
27. “Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.”
28. “The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.”
29. “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”
30. “We will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

31. “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
32. “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.”
33. “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
34. “Love is the most durable power in the world.”
35. “We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.”
36. “Love is the key to the solution of the problems of the world.”
37. “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.”
38. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
39. “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.”
40. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

1. Host a peaceful protest or march to raise awareness for non-violent solutions
2. Organize a community service project to promote unity and love
3. Read and discuss MLK’s speeches and writings on non-violence and social justice with friends and family
4. Donate to a charity that supports MLK’s message of non-violence and equality
5. Watch a documentary or movie about MLK’s life and legacy
6. Visit a historical site related to the Civil Rights Movement, such as the MLK National Historic Site in Atlanta, GA
7. Volunteer at a local organization that promotes non-violent conflict resolution and peaceful dialogue
8. Participate in a community dialogue on race, inequality, and non-violent solutions
9. Create artwork or write poetry inspired by MLK’s message of love and non-violence
10. Attend a lecture or seminar on MLK’s life and philosophy of non-violence