An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Hindu Political leader
Non-violence, which is the quality of the heart, cannot come by an appeal to the brain.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Hindu Political leader
We are indebted to Christianity for gentleness, especially toward women.
—Charles Simmons (1924–2017) American Editor, Novelist
Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be inseparable part of our very being.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Hindu Political leader
It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of non-violence to coyer impotence.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Hindu Political leader
Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Hindu Political leader
True gentleness is founded on a sense of what we owe to him who made us, and to the common nature which we all share.—It arises from reflection on our own failings and wants, and from just views of the condition and duty of men.—It is native feeling heightened and improved by principle.
—Hugh Blair (1718–1800) Scottish Preacher, Scholar, Critic
There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness.
—Han Suyin (b.1917) Chinese-born Eurasian Novelist, Writer, Physician
Nothing is so strong as gentleness; nothing so gentle as real strength.
—Francis de Sales (1567–1622) French Catholic Saint
True gentleness is love in society, holding intercourse with those around it.—It is considerateness; it is tenderness of feeling; it is promptitude of sympathy; it is love in all its depths, and in all its delicacy.—It is everything included in that matchless grace, “the gentleness of Christ.”
—James Hamilton (1814–67) Scottish Protestant Minister
Peace is its own reward.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Hindu Political leader
We may never be strong enough to be entirely nonviolent in thought, word and deed. But we must keep nonviolence as our goal and make strong progress towards it.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Hindu Political leader
Each one has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Hindu Political leader
Non-violence and truth are inseparable and presuppose one another.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Hindu Political leader
Nonviolence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Hindu Political leader
What thou wilt thou shalt rather enforce with thy smile than hew to it with thy sword.
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616) British Playwright
Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Hindu Political leader
Non-violence requires a double faith, faith in God and also faith in man.
—Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948) Indian Hindu Political leader
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