Mahatma Gandhi

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Mahatma Gandhi was a leader in India's struggle for independence, known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance and commitment to truth.

Born
October 2, 1869
Died
January 30, 1948
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Mahatma Gandhi — Life and Legacy

Mahatma Gandhi, a pivotal figure in India's fight for independence, is renowned for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, or Satyagraha. His approach emphasized the power of truth and moral integrity, as reflected in his famous assertion that 'Truth is God.' Gandhi's ideas challenged the prevailing norms of violence and oppression, advocating for peaceful methods to achieve social change. He believed that nonviolence was not only a strategy but a way of life, arguing that it could lead to genuine transformation in individuals and society alike. Gandhi's quotes often reveal his deep commitment to truth, such as when he stated, 'The truth is the most powerful weapon.' This perspective underscores his belief that moral courage and adherence to truth could dismantle even the most entrenched systems of injustice. His philosophy inspired global movements for civil rights and social justice, demonstrating the lasting impact of his ideas. Today, Gandhi's quotes continue to resonate, reminding us of the importance of integrity and compassion in our actions. His legacy endures as a testament to the power of nonviolence and the enduring struggle for justice, making his insights relevant in contemporary discussions on peace and human rights.

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"Carefully watch your thoughts, for they become your words. Manage and watch your words, for they will become your actions. Consider and judge your actions, for they have become your habits. Acknowledge and watch your habits, for they shall become your values. Understand and embrace your values, for they become your destiny."

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"Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behavior. Keep your behavior positive because your behavior becomes your habits. Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values. Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny."

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"Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If you’re right and you know it, speak your mind. Speak your mind. Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth."

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"There are two days in the year that we can not do anything, yesterday and tomorrow"

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"The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members"

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"A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption in our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us an opportunity to do so."

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"When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall... think of it, always."

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"The world is big enough to satisfy everyones needs, but will always be too small to satisfy everyones greed"

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"Seven Deadly Sins Wealth without work Pleasure without conscience Science without humanity Knowledge without character Politics without principle Commerce without morality Worship without sacrifice."

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"To call woman the weaker sex is a libel; it is man's injustice to woman. If by strength is meant brute strength, then, indeed, is woman less brute than man. If by strength is meant moral power, then woman is immeasurably man's superior. Has she not greater intuition, is she not more self-sacrificing, has she not greater powers of endurance, has she not greater courage? Without her, man could not be. If nonviolence is the law of our being, the future is with woman. Who can make a more effective appeal to the heart than woman?"

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"When you are right,you have no need to be angry. When you are wrong, you have no right to be angry."

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"When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator."

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