Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi

Indian independence leader, nonviolence

Modern influential 85 sayings

Sayings by Mahatma Gandhi

I am prepared to die, but there is no cause for which I am prepared to kill.

N/A — From his speeches and writings on non-violence.
Wisdom Unverifiable

The spinning wheel is not merely a symbol of self-sufficiency, but a symbol of unity.

1924 — Young India
Wisdom Unverifiable

It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.

1926 — Young India
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

I have an immovable faith in God and His Goodness.

N/A — From his spiritual writings and autobiography.
Biblical Unverifiable

The Golden Rule is to be found in every religion, in some form or another.

N/A — From his writings on comparative religion.
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

I am a Hindu, a Muslim, a Christian, a Jew, a Buddhist, and a Parsi.

c. 1920s-1940s — From his writings on religious tolerance and unity.
Wisdom Unverifiable

Civil disobedience is the inherent right of a citizen.

1922 — Young India
Wisdom Unverifiable

The very first step in nonviolence is that we cultivate in our daily life, as between ourselves, truthfulness, humility, tolerance and loving kindness.

1947 — Speech in Delhi
Wisdom Unverifiable

I am a 'Bania'. I am a 'Vaishya'. I am a 'Shudra'. I am an 'Untouchable'.

1921 — Young India
General Unverifiable

My greatest weapon is prayer.

1942 — Interview with Preston Grover, Associated Press
Religious Unverifiable

I have been a barrister for twenty years. I know the laws of the country. I know that I am breaking the law.

1919 — Speech at Ahmedabad, before arrest
General Unverifiable

I want to identify myself with the poorest in the land.

1921 — Young India
General Unverifiable

Non-violence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.

1922 — Young India
Religious Unverifiable

If I had no sense of humour, I would long ago have committed suicide.

1927 — Young India
General Unverifiable

I am a Hindu. I am a Muslim. I am a Christian. I am a Jew.

1947 — Speech at Prayer Meeting, Delhi
Religious Unverifiable

The moment the slave resolves that he will no longer be a slave, his fetters fall. He frees himself and shows others the way. Freedom and slavery are states of mind.

1922 — Young India
Social & Racial Unverifiable

I do not want my house to be walled in on all sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want the cultures of all the lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any.

1921 — Young India
General Unverifiable

There are many causes that I am prepared to die for, but no causes that I am prepared to kill for.

1946 — Speech at Prayer Meeting, Delhi
War & Violence Unverifiable

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.

1942 — Interview with Preston Grover, Associated Press
Religious Unverifiable

Action expresses priorities.

N/A — Often attributed, but exact source debated. Sentiment is consistent with his philosophy.
General Unverifiable
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