“I advocate training in arms for those who believe in the method of violence. I would rather have India resort to arms in order to defend her honor than that she should in a cowardly manner become or remain a helpless witness to her own dishonor…
But I believe that nonviolence is infinitely superior to violence, forgiveness is more manly than punishment… A mouse hardly forgives a cat when it allows itself to be torn to pieces by her… I do not believe myself to be a helpless creature. Only I want to use India's and my strength for better purpose…
Let me not be misunderstood. Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
- Mohandas Gandhi, “The Doctrine of the Sword”, 1920
1)
Which portion of the Gandhi’s quote best illustrates his preference for non-violence?
A) “I do not believe myself to be a helpless creature.”
B) “I advocate training in arms for those who believe in the method of violence.”
C) “But I believe that nonviolence is infinitely superior to violence, forgiveness is more manly than punishment…”
D) “I would rather have India resort to arms in order to defend her honor than that she should in a cowardly manner become or remain a helpless witness to her own dishonor…”
Eliminate