“At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love”
“Non-violence is not inaction. It is not discussion. It is not for the timid or weak... Non-violence is hard work.”
“There is a physics to the world, which non-fiction has a contract to stand in awe of, otherwise it becomes completely self-centered and ego-driven, which is the death of a memoir.”
“The non-violent resistor not only avoids external, physical violence, but he avoids internal violence of spirit. He not only refuses to shoot his opponent, but he refuses to hate him. And he stands with understanding, goodwill at all times.”
“There is no such thing as defeat in non-violence.”
“Song on Applying War Paint:At the center of the earth I stand, Behold me! At the wind center I stand, Behold me! A root of medicine Therefore I stand, At the wind center I stand. ”