3,410 Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi

Though I cannot claim to be a Christian in the sectarian sense, the example of Jesus suffering is a factor in the composition of my undying faith in non-violence which rules all my actions, worldly and temporal.

I believe that just as everyone inherits a particular form so does he inherit the particular characteristics and qualities of his progenitors, and to make this admission is to conserve one's energy.

Where there is only a choice between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence.

Nothing enduring can be built on violence.

Truth to me is infinitely dearer than the 'mahatmaship' which is purely a burden.

Hatred can be overcome only by love.

The State is the sum total of the sacrifice, on its behalf, of its members.

Seek ye first the Charkha and its concomitants and everything else will be added unto you.

Every affliction has its own rich lesson to teach, if we would learn it.