“When we heard at first [John Brown] was dead, one of my townsmen observed that "he died as the fool dieth"; which, pardon me, for an instant suggested a likeness in him dying to my neighbor living. Others, craven-hearted, said disparagingly, that "he threw his life away" because he resisted the government. Which ways have they thrown their lives, pray? —such would praise a man for attacking singly an ordinary band of thieves and murderers. I hear another ask, Yankee-like, "What will he gain by it?" as if he expected to fill his pockets by their enterprise. Such a one has no idea of gain but in this worldly sense. If it does not lead to a "surprise" party, if he does not gain a new pair of boots, or a vote of thanks, it must be a failure. "But he won't gain anything by it." Well, no, I don’t suppose he could get four-and-sixpence a day for being hung, take the year round; but he stands a chance to save a considerable part of his soul—and what a soul!—when you do not. No doubt you can get more in your market for a quart of milk than a quart of blood, but that is not the market heroes carry their blood to.”
Source: A Plea For Captain John Brown
“Life wants to live, but more than that, it wants to love.”
Source: The Roots of Resistance: - Love and Revolution -
“We shoulder the unbearable, accomplish the impossible, and endure the unthinkable by the intensity of our love.”
Source: The Roots of Resistance: - Love and Revolution -
“All that is needed is to listen. The love song of the world enters our souls through the language of life. Our touchstone of strength forms the shape of our beloveds. Courage surges into our limbs. We rise. One foot steps in the direction of change. This is the Love that thrusts the world through eternity and carries us forward into the infinity of tomorrow. It sings overhead, scouring the barriers of reality, looking for an opening.”
Source: The Roots of Resistance: - Love and Revolution -
“Resistance is more than a battle; it is the indomitable presence of life against forces of destruction.”
Source: The Roots of Resistance: - Love and Revolution -
“nonviolent action succeeds twice as often as violent means, in a third of the amount of time, and with a fraction of the casualties.”
Source: The Roots of Resistance: - Love and Revolution -
“An ancient melody calls us
To the awareness of who we are
Infinite heart
Infinite love
Infinite peace
Fierce compassion
Ultimate power
-I am a Magnificent Woman”
Source: I AM A MAGNIFICENT WOMAN
“My eyes are wide open
I will not squash the pain I feel
I will not succumb to my disbelief
I will not hide from my depression
I will not disavow my anger
I will not turn away
I will expand the love I feel within
And if I don’t yet feel the love within
I will expand my sense of connection
I will be a bridge to hope
I will let humanity sing
-I am a Magnificent Woman”
Source: I AM A MAGNIFICENT WOMAN
“With Love, the pivot of change emerges, the lever stretches long enough to move the world, the arc of the universe bends toward justice, the spirit of humanity soars, and the flood of life revives.”
Source: The Roots of Resistance: - Love and Revolution -
“What is a movement, after all, but the embodiment of aspirations turned into organized action by thousands and millions of people?”
Source: The Roots of Resistance: - Love and Revolution -