Think first of the action that is right to take, think later about coping with one's fears.

Think first of the action that is right to take, think later about coping with one's fears.

Our task, of course, is to transmute the anger that is affliction into the anger that is determination to bring about change. I think, in fact, that one could give that as a definition of revolution.

To resort to power one need not be violent, and to speak to conscience one need not be meek. The most effective action both resorts to power and engages conscience.

Nonviolent tactics can move into action on our behalf men not naturally inclined to act for us.

Nonviolent action does not have to get others to be nice. It can in effect force them to consult their consciences.