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Violence Quotes - Page 2

I say violence is necessary. It is as American as cherry pie.

Speech at Washington, 27 July 1967, in Washington Post 28 July 1967, p. A7

Turning a human being into a thing is almost always the first step towards justifying violence against that person.

Jean Kilbourne (2012). “Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way We Think and Feel”, p.278, Simon and Schuster

One must do violence to the object of one's desire; when it surrenders, the pleasure is greater.

Sade (marquis de), Marquis de Sade (1987). “The 120 days of Sodom and other writings”, Grove Pr

What broke in a man when he could bring himself to kill another?

Alan Paton (2003). “Cry, the Beloved Country”, p.79, Simon and Schuster

Liberty is to be free from restraint and violence from others

John Locke (1821). “Two treatises of government”, p.234

Comparison is an act of violence against the self.

Iyanla Vanzant (2013). “Forgiveness: 21 Days to Forgive Everyone for Everything”, p.176, Hay House, Inc