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Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon. which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword
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"Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon. which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals"

- Martin Luther King Jr.

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This quote by Martin Luther King Jr. talks to the power of nonviolence as a device for social adjustment. He highlights that nonviolence is a weapon that does not trigger physical damage, but instead has the power to boost and also ennoble those that utilize it. He recommends that nonviolence is a sword that can heal, rather than a sword that creates destruction. This quote speaks to the power of nonviolence as a device for social justice as well as equal rights. It urges individuals to utilize nonviolence as a way of accomplishing their goals, instead of turning to violence. King's words remind us that nonviolence is an effective and also simply weapon that can be made use of to develop positive adjustment on the planet.

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Martin Luther King Jr. This quote is written / told by Martin Luther King Jr. between January 15, 1929 and April 4, 1968. He was a famous Minister from USA. The author also have 92 other quotes.

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