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I invite even the school of violence to give this peaceful…

Quote byMahatma Gandhi · 1869–1948

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Doctrine Of The Sword (1920).

English (original)

I invite even the school of violence to give this peaceful non-co-operation a trial. It will not fail through its inherent weakness. It may fail because of poverty of response. Then will be one time for real danger. The high-souled men, who are unable to suffer national humiliation any longer, will want to vent their wrath. They will take to violence.

— Mahatma Gandhi

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