The two quotes I found to compare Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. both speak of non-violent actions. Martin Luther King stated, "At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love.", and Gandhi stated, "A weak man is just by accident. A strong but non-violent man is unjust by accident." These quotes both insinuate that things are possible and can be accomplished in a non violent manner. King's statement means that someone fighting for a cause or movement peacefully, is sensitive to the cause. The desire for their cause comes from the heart, not out of anger and passion. Gandhi's quote means that a weak man may do the right thing by accident, but a strong non violent man always does right and only does wrong by accident. In other words, a good man chooses the right path for a cause where a weak just man is to weak to know the right path. I believe King was inspired by Gandhi in using his peaceful ways. Gandhi fought for his country to be equal and not hate each other based on race where King fought for people not to hate each other based on race. Both sensitive subjects, so they proceeded with caution by using peaceful ways.
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