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
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"I believe that it is impossible to end hatred with hatred."

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"Truth and non-violence are not cloistered virtues but applicable as much in the forum and the legislatures as in the market place."

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"Civilization is that mode of conduct which points out to man the path of duty. Performance of duty and observance of morality are convertible terms. To observe morality is to attain mastery over our mind and our passions. So doing, we know ourselves."

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"The purpose of life is undoubtedly to know oneself. We cannot do it unless we learn to identify ourselves with all that lives. The sum-total of that life is God."

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"Be the change you seek."

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"The ally we must cultivate is the part of our enemy which knows the truth."

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"Just think out for yourselves, if a man who was good yesterday has become bad after having come in contact with me, is he responsible that he has deteriorated or am I? ... It is well to take the blame sometimes."

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"If an enemy strikes your left cheek, offer him your right."

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"A man who is swayed by negative emotions may have good enough intentions, may be truthful in word, but he will never find the Truth."

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"Love has more force than a besieging army."

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"Basic education links the children, whether of the cities or the villages, to all that is best and lasting in India."

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"I claim to know my millions. All the hours of the day I am with them. They are my first care and God that is to be found in the hearts of the dumb millions."

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"I can neither serve God nor humanity if as an Indian I do not serve India, and as a Hindu I do not serve Indian Mussalmans."

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"God has enabled me to affect the life of the country since 1920 without the necessity of office."

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"God accepts the sacrifice of the pure in heart."

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"Legal imposition avoids the necessity of honour or good faith."

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"Khaddar is an activity that can absorb all the time of all available men and women and grown-up children, if they have faith."

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"My personal religion enables me to serve my countrymen without hurting the English or, for that matter, anybody else."

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"Without proper, careful organisation of the spinning wheel and khaddar, there is absolutely no civil disobedience."

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