Mahatma Gandhi Quotes
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To put up with. . . distortions and to stick to one's guns come what may - this is the. . . gift of leadership.
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There is goodness as well as greatness in simplicity, not in wealth.
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It is the reformer who is anxious for the reform, and not society, from which he should expect nothing better than opposition, abhorrence and even mortal persecution.
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My dictionary has no such expression as a violent fight.
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Khadi service, village service and Harijan service are one in reality, though three in name.
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Truth has drawn me into the field of politics; and I can say without the slightest hesitation, and yet in all humility, that those who say that religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion means.
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Our nonviolence in respect of the Government is a result of our incapacity for effective violence.
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I believe in the capacity of India to offer nonviolent battle to the English rulers.
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I may have become Christian, were it not for Christians.
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It is a heavy downpour of rain which drenches the soil to fullness; likewise only a profuse shower of love can overcome hatred.
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Live simply that others might simply live.
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Prayer is an impossibility without a living faith in the presence of God within.
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Jesus, to me, is a great world teacher among others.
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Do not flatter yourselves with the belief that a mere recital of that celebrated verse in St. John makes a man a Christian.
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Find yourself by losing yourself for others.
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The test of friendship is assistance in adversity, and that, too, unconditional assistance.
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Be the compromise you want to see in the world.
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To gain India's freedom, the capacity for suffering must go hand in hand with the capacity for ceaseless labour.
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A balanced intellect presupposes a harmonious growth of body, mind and soul.
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The true source of rights is duty.
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The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear.
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Poverty is the greatest violence.
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My interest in India's freedom will cease if she adopts violent means, for their fruit will not be freedom but slavery in disguise.
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Assumption of superiority by any person over any other is a sin against God and man.