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The non-violent resistor not only avoids external, physical violence, but he avoids internal violence of spirit. He not only refuses to shoot his oppo...more

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I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evi...more

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I am convinced that love is the most durable power in the world. It is not an expression of impractical idealism, but of practical realism. Far from b...more

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I suggested then that the prize was not given merely as recognition of past achievement, but also as recognition, a more profound recognition, that th...more

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There can be no deep disappointment where there in not deep love.

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We who engage in nonviolent direct action are not the creators of tension. We merely bring to the surface hidden tension that is already alive

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I'm concerned about a better world. I'm concerned about justice; I'm concerned about brotherhood; I'm concerned about truth. And when one is concerned...more

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May I say just a word to those of you who are struggling against this evil. Always be sure that you struggle with Christian methods and Christian weap...more

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We are going to win our freedom because both the sacred heritage of our nation and the eternal will of the Almighty God are embodied in our echoing de...more

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There can be no deep disappointment where there is not deep love.

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At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love

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Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.

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Violence is not only impractical but immoral.

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I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and broth...more

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Nonviolence is power, but it is the right and good use of power.