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200 quotes by Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (/ˈɡɑːndi, ˈɡæn-/; Hindustani: [ˈmoːɦənd aːs ˈkərəmtʃənd ˈɡaːnd ʱi] ( listen); 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the preeminent leader of Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahatma (Sanskrit: "high-souled", "venerable"...
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There is more to life than increasing its speed.

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Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul.

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My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.

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There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and one who has any faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything whatsoever.

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A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.

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I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I won't presume to probe into the faults of others.

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Confession of errors is like a broom which sweeps away the dirt and leaves the surface brighter and clearer. I feel stronger for confession.

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To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

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Before the throne of the Almighty, man will be judged not by his acts but by his intentions. For God alone reads our hearts.

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It has always been a mystery to me how men can feel themselves honoured by the humiliation of their fellow beings.

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Morality is the basis of things and truth is the substance of all morality.

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Non-violence requires a double faith, faith in God and also faith in man.

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A 'No' uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a 'Yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.

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