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Non-Violence Quotes

On peace as principle, not just absence of conflict.

Non-violence is presented here not as passivity but as a firm article of beliefs, inseparable from truth and love in these short, resolute quotes.

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

Martin Luther King Jr.

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

Mahatma Gandhi

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

Mahatma Gandhi

Non-violence is the article of faith.

Mahatma Gandhi

Anger Quotes

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

Mahatma Gandhi

Non-violence is the essence of the entire Buddha's teaching, and the practice of non-violence is the entire essence of the practice of Buddha dharma, Buddhist spirituality, in one's life.

Quotes by Lobsang Tenzin

The foundation of my beliefs is the same as it was when I was 10. Non-violence.

Quotes by Joan Baez

There is no such thing as defeat in non-violence.

Quotes by Cesar Chavez

In some cases non-violence requires more militancy than violence.

Quotes by Cesar Chavez

Another Quotes

I do not hold to non-violence for moral reasons, but for political and practical reasons.

Quotes by Aung San Suu Kyi

I really believe in non-violence, but I also believe in a short of resistance that has to be respectful.

Quotes by Alexandra Paul

Dr. King used Gandhi's commitment to non-violence and to passive resistance.

Quotes by Al Sharpton

Frequently Asked Questions

What principle sits at the center of non-violence in these quotes?
Love. One quote states directly that love is the principle at the center of non-violence, treating the two as inseparable rather than merely related.
How is non-violence connected to truth in this collection?
One quote calls non-violence and truth inseparable, saying each presupposes the other rather than existing as separate, unrelated values.
Is non-violence described as a lifelong commitment here?
Yes, one quote traces the foundation of a person's beliefs in non-violence back to age ten, describing it as unchanged ever since.
Why is non-violence called an article of faith?
One short quote states it plainly, framing non-violence not as a tactic but as a core, unshakeable conviction akin to religious faith.
What's a related theme to read next?
Browse beliefs quotes for more on foundational convictions, or anger quotes for the contrasting emotion.

Extend the theme with quotes on channeling anger into constructive action, or explore article-of-faith reflections from other voices.