Mahatma Gandhi

Political Leader

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
Quotes
3.2K
Rank
#38

Quote collection

Mahatma Gandhi quotes (page 14 of 159)

3.2K quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.

Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful then a thousand heads bowing in prayer."

Read quote 30 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act depriving a whole nation of arms as the blackest."

Read quote 30 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won."

Read quote 30 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"Blaming the wolf would not help the sheep much. The sheep must learn not to fall in the clutches of the wolf."

Read quote 30 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"I have worshipped woman as the living embodiment of the spirit of service and sacrifice."

Read quote 30 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"I am not fighting machinery as such, but the madness of thinking that machinery saves labor. Men save labor until thousands of them are without work and die of hunger on the streets. I want to secure employment and livelihood not only to part of the human race, but for all. I will not have the enrichment of a few at the expense of the community. At present the machine is helping a small minority to live on the exploitation of the masses. The motive force of this minority is not humanity or love of their kind, but greed and avarice."

Read quote 30 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"We notice that the mind is a restless bird; the more it gets the more it wants, and still remains unsatisfied. The more we indulge our passions the more unbridled they become. Our ancestors, therefore, set a limit to our indulgences. They saw that happiness was largely a mental condition. A man is not necessarily happy because he is rich, or unhappy because he is poor.... Millions will always remain poor."

Read quote 30 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man."

Read quote 30 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"Temple going is for the purification of the soul."

Read quote 30 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves."

Read quote 30 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"Confession of errors is like a broom which sweeps away the dirt and leaves the surface brighter and clearer. I feel stronger for confession."

Read quote 30 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"It is pleasant that there will be no religions in heaven."

Read quote 29 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"Self-sacrifice of one innocent man is a million times more potent than the sacrifice of a million men who die in the act of killing others."

Read quote 29 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer."

Read quote 28 likes
Mahatma Gandhi Political Leader
Popular

"What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?"

Read quote 28 likes