Ludwig WittgensteinA man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that's unlocked and opens inwards as long as it does not occur to him to pull rather than push.
About This Quote
The quote above was taken from the book "The Subtle Power of Nonviolent Resistance" by Gene Sharp. It's a very interesting read and I would encourage anyone to take the time to read it. It goes into great detail as to how to use nonviolent resistance as a means to end oppression and tyranny.
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