The only thing that's been a worse flop than the organization of non-violence has been the organization of violence.

Treachery and violence are spears pointed at both ends.

Where violence reigns, reason is weak.

Nothing good ever comes of violence.

Suppose that men kill thee, cut thee in pieces, curse thee, what can these things do to prevent thy mind from remaining pure, wise, sober, just?

You can almost be certain that the man who commits violent crimes has been treated violently as a child.

Power exercised with violence has seldom been of long duration ...

These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume ...

The simple act of an ordinary courageous man is not to take part, not to support lies! Let that come into the world and even reign over it, but not through me. Writers and artists can do more: they can vanquish lies! ... Lies can stand up against much in the world, but not against art.

I am obliged to renounce violence, and abstain from it altogether.