“One is called to live nonviolently, even if the change one works for seems impossible. It may or may not be possible to turn the US around through nonviolent revolution. But one thing favors such an attempt: the total inability of violence to change anything for the better”
Quote by Daniel Berrigan
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Daniel Berrigan
Daniel Berrigan was an American priest known for his activism in the anti-war and peace movements. Born on May 9, 1921, he passed away on April 30, 2016. Father Berrigan made contributions to theology, literature, and the arts, and his poetry and prose are highly regarded. more
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