3,410 Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi


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    The most distinctive and largest contribution of Hinduism to India's culture is the doctrine of ahimsa.

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    My idea of village SWARAJ is that is a complete republic, independent of its neighbors for its own vital wants, and yet interdependent for many others which dependence is a necessity.

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    Ahimsa is an attribute of the brave. Cowardice and ahimsa don't go together any more that water and fire.

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    Golden fetters are no less galling to a self-respecting man that iron ones; the sting lies in the fetters, not in the metal.

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    Blind adoration, in the age of action, is perfectly valueless, is often embarrassing and, equally, often painful.

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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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    When two nations are fighting, the duty of a votary of ahimsa is to stop the war.

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    The spinning wheel is not meant to oust a single man or woman from his or her occupation.

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