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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"Who can deny that much that passes for science and art today destroys the soul instead of uplifting it and instead of evoking the best in us, panders to our basest passions?"

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"Go for the throat. If you cant, go for the nads."

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"Government of the people by the people and for the people cannot be conducted at the bidding of one man, however great he may be."

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"Those with the greatest awareness have the greatest nightmares."

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"The press is called the Fourth Estate. It is definitely a power, but, to misuse that power is criminal."

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"The greatest menace to the world today is the growing, exploiting, irresponsible imperialism."

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"Those who are truthful, nonviolent and brave do not cease to be so because of the stupidity of their leader."

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"God is not outside this earthly case of ours."

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"Nothing will demoralize the nation so much as that we should learn to despise labour."

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"It is impossible that God, who is the God of Justice, could have made the distinctions that men observe today in the name of religion."

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"The test of friendship is assistance in adversity, and that too, unconditional assistance, Co-operation which needs consideration is as a commercial contract and not friendship. Conditional co-operation is like adulterated cement which does not bind."

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"Let us give today first the vital things of life and all the grace and ornaments of life will follow."

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"To forgive is not to forget. The merit lies in loving in spite of the vivid knowledge that one that must be loved is not a friend. There is not merit in loving an enemy when you forget him for a friend."

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"All the religions of the world, while they may differ in other respects, unitedly proclaim that nothing lives in this world but Truth."

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"Political power means the capacity to regulate national life through national representatives."

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"Nonviolent action means mobilization of world opinion in our favour."

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