pacifism
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"We're not mercenaries," he said in a 2021 interview, describing himself as pursuing "a burlesque form of pacifism."
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
"An aggressive pacifism, obviously, but we only bruise our victims' egos," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
For many though, especially those with living memory of conflict and the atomic bombings, any shift away from pacifism ignites fear.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
In addition, pacifism is always an individual option, not a communal response.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
In discussing the ANC’s policy of nonviolence, he emphasized that there was a difference between nonviolence and pacifism.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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