It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process.
“Nonviolent action does not have to get others to be nice. It can in effect force them to consult their consciences.”
“When they ran out of cadre men they gave me my very own platoon and said, 'Here are 63 men, try to keep as many of them alive as you possibly can.' That was one of the more harrowing experiences of my life.”