Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

[Nonviolence] is directed against forces of evil rather than against persons who happen to be doing the evil. It is evil that the nonviolent resister seeks to defeat, not the persons victimized by evil.

[Nonviolence] is directed against forces of evil rather than

Summary

This quote emphasizes the essence of nonviolence as a philosophy and strategy. It suggests that nonviolence is not aimed at harming or attacking individuals who may be perpetrating evil actions, but rather confronts and strives to overcome the underlying evil forces at play. It emphasizes that the objective is not to seek revenge or harm, but to challenge and dismantle the destructive ideologies or systems causing harm. The focus is on achieving justice, addressing the root causes of evil, and ultimately bringing about positive change through peaceful means.

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Justice Nonviolence

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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