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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"Independence of my conception means nothing less than the realization of the "Kingdom of God" within you and on this earth."

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"God's grace and revelation are the monopoly of no race or nation."

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"Only my death will determine whether I am 'Mohamed Gandhi', Jinnah's slave, destroyer of the Hindu religion or its servant and protector."

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"God took and needed no personal service. He served His creatures without demanding any service for Himself in return."

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"God is Truth, Truth is God."

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"Truth and nonviolence are as old as the hills."

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"For a firm believer in swadeshi, there need be no Pharisaical self-satisfaction in wearing khadi."

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"In true democracy every man and woman is taught to think for himself or herself."

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"I know of no religion or sect that has done or is doing without a house of God, variously described as a temple, a mosque, a church, a synagogue or agiary."

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"This mad rush for wealth must cease and the labourer must be assured not only of a living wage but, also a daily task that is not mere drudgery."

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"My nationalism, fierce though it is, is not exclusive, is not devised to harm any nation or individual."

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"Decency requires that when a programme is approved by the majority, all should carry it out faithfully."

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"It is easier to bridge the oceans that lie between continents than it is to bridge the gap between individuals or the peoples."

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"Let us learn from the English rulers the simple fact that the oppressors are blind to the enormity of their own misdeeds."

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"The fragrance of nonviolence was never sweeter than it was today amidst the stink of violence of the most cowardly type that was being displayed in the cities of India."

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"Non-co-operation and civil disobedience are but different branches of the same tree called satyagraha."

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"I understood . . . that those who desired salvation should act like the trustee who, though having control over great possessions, regards not an iota of them as his own."

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