On Martyrs' Day 2024, we remember Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian nation, on his death anniversary. Gandhi's principles of non-violence, truth, and equality continue to inspire generations worldwide.
Here are the top 10 quotes by Mahatma Gandhi, reflecting his enduring legacy:
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world." "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind." "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." "In a gentle way, you can shake the world." "The future depends on what you do today." "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." "First, they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." "Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes."
Here are the top 10 quotes on non-violence:
"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man." - Mahatma Gandhi
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." - Mahatma Gandhi
"Non-violence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; the need for mankind to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence." - Martin Luther King Jr.
"Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our very being." - Mahatma Gandhi
"In a gentle way, you can shake the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
"Non-violence is the law of our species as violence is the law of the brute." - Mahatma Gandhi
"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man." - Mahatma Gandhi
"Non-violence, which is the quality of the heart, cannot come by an appeal to the brain." - Mahatma Gandhi
"Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our very being." - Mahatma Gandhi
"Non-violence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed." - Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi's legacy transcends borders and time, reminding us of the power of peaceful resistance, the importance of equality, and the necessity of living a life guided by moral principles. On this day, we honor his memory and commit ourselves to upholding his ideals of truth, justice, and compassion.
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