"The power of nonviolence is in direct proportion to the ability, or even the likelihood, of the magnitude of the oppression that one can withstand and bear up under."
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About Abraham Johannes Muste
Abraham Johannes Muste was a Dutch-born American clergyman, pacifist, and activist. He became a prominent leader in the labor and peace movements in the United States. Muste was involved in various social and political causes, including labor rights, civil rights, and opposition to war and militarism. He was known for his commitment to nonviolent resistance and was a key figure in the early development of the American peace movement.
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