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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"If Britain wins wholly, Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and perhaps even Bolshevik Russia will disappear."

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"To find truth completely is to realize oneself and one's destiny, i.e. to become perfect."

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"Openness of mind strengthens the truth in us and removes the dross from it, if there is any."

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"The finite human being shall never know in its fullness Truth and Love which is itself infinite."

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"A seeker of truth will never begin by discounting his opponent's statement as unworthy of trust."

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"India unarmed would not require to be destroyed through poison gas or bombardment."

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"India will not be a helpless partner in her own exploitation and foreign domination."

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"Man does not live by bread alone. Many prefer self-respect to food."

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"The Congress fights not with violent but with nonviolent means, however imperfect, however crude the nonviolence may be."

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"Himsa does not need to be taught, Man as animal is violent, but as spirit is nonviolent."

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"I can no more preach nonviolence to a cowardly man than I can tempt a blind man to enjoy healthy scenes."

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"I will not have the power of nonviolence to be underestimated in order to cover my limitations or weaknesses."

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"The only virtue I want to claim is truth and nonviolence."

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"Every moment of my existence is dedicated to the winning of Swaraj by means of truth and nonviolence."

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"If my nonviolence is to be contagious and infectious, I must acquire greater control over my thoughts."

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"Since the propagation of nonviolence is the mission of my life, I must pursue it in all weathers."

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"Nonviolence is the law of our species as violence is the law of the brute."

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"Nonviolence, when it becomes active, travels with extraordinary velocity, and then it becomes a miracle."

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"Nonviolence to be worth anything has to work in the face of hostile forces."

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"Nonviolence of the strong cannot be a mere policy. It must be a creed, or a passion, if 'creed' is objected to."

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