Quotes of Mahatma Gandhi on Non-Violence

"A weak man is just by accident. A strong but non-violent man is unjust by accident."
Mahatma Gandhi

"Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding."
Mahatma Gandhi

"Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up."
Mahatma Gandhi


"An unjust law is itself a species of violence. Arrest for its breach is more so."
Mahatma Gandhi

"I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent."
Mahatma Gandhi

"Intolerance betrays want of faith in one's cause."
Mahatma Gandhi

"Intolerance is itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true democratic spirit."
Mahatma Gandhi

"It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence."
Mahatma Gandhi

Non-violence and truth are inseparable and presuppose one another.
Mahatma Gandhi

"Non-violence 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."
Mahatma Gandhi

"Non-violence is the article of faith."
Mahatma Gandhi

"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."
Mahatma Gandhi

"Non-violence requires a double faith, faith in God and also faith in man."
Mahatma Gandhi

"Non-violence, which is the quality of the heart, cannot come by an appeal to the brain."
Mahatma Gandhi

"Nonviolence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed."
Mahatma Gandhi

"The pursuit of truth does not permit violence on one's opponent."
Mahatma Gandhi

This post contains the famous sayings of Gandhiji on Non-Violence, Anger and Intolerance. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 - January 30, 1948) - considered as the father of Nation by Indian, was the leader of Indian Independence struggle from 1915 to the end of freedom struggle. He was the pioneer of Satyagraha - resistance through mass civil disobedience strongly founded upon ahimsa (total non-violence), Non Cooperation and Quit India movements which ultimately resulted in the freedom of India from British. His birthday, 2 October, is commemorated worldwide as the International Day of Non-Violence.
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