God Does Not Punish Directly. His Ways

Non-cooperation With Tyrants Is A Duty.

The Reaction That A Ruthless Dictator Sets Up In Us Either That Of Awe Or Pity According Respectively As We React To Him Violently On Nonviolently.

A Vow Is A Purely Religious Act Which Cannot Be Taken In A Fit Of Passion. It Can Be Taken Only With A Mind Purified And Composed And With God As Witness.

If We Have Listening Ears, God Speaks To Us In Our Own Language, Whatever That Language Be

Retreat Itself Is Often A Plan Of Resistance And May Be A Precursor Of Great Bravery And Sacrifice. Every Retreat Is Not Cowardice Which Implies Fear To Die.