Nonviolent resistance implies the very opposite of weakness. Defiance combined with non-retaliatory acceptance of repression from one’s opponents is active, not passive.
Mahatma Gandhi
About the Author
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist, who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India’s independence from British Rule, and in turn inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
Born: 2 October 1869, Porbandar, India
Died: 30 January 1948, New Delhi, India
Profession: Writer
Nationality: India
