A. J. Muste Quotes
Born: January 8, 1885
A. J. Muste, a Dutch-born American pastor and radical peace activist, dedicated his life to the sacred art of human connection. His philosophy was forged in the crucible of nonviolent resistance, teaching that true love is not a passive emotion but a courageous, active force that bridges divides. Muste believed that the path to justice begins with the recognition of our shared humanity, insisting that there is no way to peace—peace is the way. His quotes resonate deeply because they strip love down to its essential, powerful core: a call to embrace the other, even in conflict, and to build a world where every soul belongs.
A. J. Muste Quotes (2)
"There is no way to peace; peace is the way."
— A. J. Muste"We cannot have peace if we are only concerned with peace. War is not an accident. It is the logical outcome of a certain way of life. If we want to attack war, we have to attack that way of life."
— A. J. Muste