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Martin Luther King Jr.

“A second basic fact that characterizes nonviolence is that it does not seek to defeat or humiliate the opponent, but to win his friendship and understanding. The nonviolent resister must often express his protest through noncoöperation or boycotts, but he realizes that these are not ends themselves; they are merely means to awaken a sense of moral shame in the opponent. The end is redemption and reconciliation. The aftermath of nonviolence is the creation of the beloved community, while the aftermath of violence is tragic bitterness.”

Martin Luther King Jr., Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story
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Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story by Martin Luther King Jr.
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