Mahatma Mohandas K. Gandhi Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"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 very being."

by:	Mahatma Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948) Leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India
Date:	1948
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Categories:	Honor, Love, Non-Violence, Restraint, Spirituality
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Reader comments about this quote:

yes its a seek that every human must understand. -- meenakshi, vizag
It is the true test of strength. -- RobertSRQ
I think it's to the point, makes perfect sense and 100% true -- trinity dushon, San Franciso
-- Mike, Norwalk
-- Paula, Grand Rapids, MI
The guy was great, I am trying to square his philosophy with the history of war and where we would be without war. As in 1776, 1860, 1941 etcetera. -- Waffler, Smith, Arkansas
Gandhi did not believe in the disarmament of the People. A distinction should be made between 'war' and 'defense'. All of us have a right to defend ourselves by any means necessary -- however, we have no right to wage war upon another. Non-violent non-cooperation with evil is the most powerful force because it starves the armed oppressor without the use of arms. Brilliant. -- E Archer, NYC
Well said Archer. -- Logan, Memphis, TN
Yes, well said Archer - Neither did Krishna -- RobertSRQ
Thank God George Washington wasn't that ignorant -- StanLee, South Dakota
True but violence can never be ruled out as a sometimes necessary solution or you will find it forced on you anyway. -- warren, olathe