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Gandhi 150 6 Gandhi 150 Peace and Nonviolence 6 Courtesy: Gujarat Vidyapith Question posed to Gandhi: Q: Mr. Gandhi, do you really think nonviolence would work in all situations? For example, against Hitler? A: Nonviolence does not mean appeasement. On the other hand, it means fighting bravely and sincerely for truth and doing what is just. Like all fights, there will be a terrible loss and pain. My success with civil disobedience in South Africa and India has not come easy. Many people sacrifice a great deal, including their lives while fighting for truth and justice. The doctrine of Satyagraha(insisting on truth) works on the principle that you make the so-called enemy see and realize the injustice being inflicted. As a Satyagrahi, I do believe that a nonviolence is a potent weapon against all evils. I warn you however, that the victory will not come easy – just like it will not come easy with violent methods such as fighting with weaponry. 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