Fyodor Dostoevsky Quotes

Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him.

The very first step in nonviolence is that we cultivate in our daily life, as between ourselves, truthfulness, humility, tolerance, loving kindness.

True ahimsa should wear a smile even on a deathbed brought about by an assailant. It is only with that ahimsa that we can befriend our opponents and win their love.

A satyagrahi loves his so-called enemy even as he loves his friend. He has no enemy.

In our hearts there is a ruthless dictator, ready to contemplate the misery of a thousand strangers if it will ensure the happiness of the few we love.

Let a man overcome anger by love.

In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.

There is a corollary to the conception of being too proud to fight. It is that the humble have to do most of the fighting.

We may think of peace as the absence of war, that if the great powers would reduce their weapons arsenals, we could have peace. But if we look deeply into the weapons, we will see our own minds - our own prejudices, fears, and ignorance.

Yet, when we must put aside our wrath, quench our envy, soften our anger, offer our prayers, and show a disposition which is reasonable, mild, kindly, and loving, how could poverty stand in our way? For we accomplish these things not by spending money but by making the correct choice.

The satyagrahi should not have any hatred in his heart against the opponent.

For me the moral dilemma this past year has been how to make peace with the unacceptable.

I have learned that one should say "Peace!" to those who shout their hatred for one's being and presence or at one's passage.

Let us not use bombs and guns to overcome the world. Let us use love and compassion. Peace begins with a smile.

There are several things that keep me grounded and focused... When you can humble yourself to say 'I'm no more important than anyone else. I just have a gift.'

Hatred does not cease through hatred at any time. Hatred ceases through love. This is an unalterable law.

The strong man is the man who can stand up for his rights and not hit back.

Conscience, the organ of feeling which dominates us and of the opinions which rule us, is presumptuous in the strong, timid in the weak and unfortunate, uneasy in the undecided.

You don't fight for peace. You Peace for Peace.

Refrain from the violence of fist, tongue or heart. And heart is real important.

Ultimately it boils down to the same thing all relationships boil down to: eating humble pie. I sometimes eat quite a lot. But, however bitter it might taste, it's the best pie. It's on the menu constantly for both parties.

Hatreds never cease by hatreds in this world. By love alone they cease. This is an ancient Law.

Keep up a humble sense of your own faults, and that will make you compassionate to others

Hatred is never ended by hatred but by love.