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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"Even as satyagraha is a weapon unique of its kind and not one of the ordinary weapons used by people, so is Khadi, a unique article of commerce which will not, cannot, succeed on terms common to other articles."

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"I will far rather see the race of man extinct than that we should become less than beasts by making the noblest of God's creation, woman, the object of our lust."

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"Dharma is one and one only. Ahimsa means moksha, and moksha is the realization of Truth."

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"Let India become alive by self-purification, that is self-restraint and self-denial, and she will be a boon to herself and mankind."

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"If we had the atom bomb, we would have used it against the British."

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"I believe that religious education must be the sole concern of religious associations."

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"If your heart acquires strength, you will be able to remove blemishes from others without thinking evil of them."

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"Unwearied ceaseless effort is the price that must be paid for turning faith into a rich infallible experience."

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"By education, I mean an all-round drawing of the best in child and man in body, mind and spirit."

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"A non-violent revolution is not a program of seizure of power. It is a program of transformation of relationships, ending in a peaceful transfer of power."

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"No labour is too mean for one who wants to earn an honest penny."

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"What the eyes are for the outer world, fasts are for the inner."

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"There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent."

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"Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding. The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. You must be the change you wish to see in the world."

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