Inspirational Quotes on Peace and Non-Violence
Read Mahatma Gandhi quotes about peace, non-violence, compassion, forgiveness, and harmony.
From Mahatma Gandhi · 1869–1948
Peace was the foundation of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy. He believed that lasting change could only be achieved through non-violence, compassion, forgiveness, and respect for every human being.These Gandhi peace quotes inspire us to replace hatred with understanding and conflict with harmony.
“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”
“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”
“The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.”
“The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.”
“Nobody can hurt me without my permission.”
“Nobody can hurt me without my permission.”
“Ahimsa is the highest duty.”
“Ahimsa is the highest duty.”
“The victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.”
“The victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.”
“Hate the sin, love the sinner.”
“Hate the sin, love the sinner.”
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
“There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.”
“There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.”
“If we are to reach real peace in this world, we shall have to begin with the children.”
“If we are to reach real peace in this world, we shall have to begin with the children.”
“Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind.”
“Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind.”
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