“The moment there is suspicion about a person’s motives, everything he does becomes tainted.”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“Why, then, grieve — tatra ka paridevana — asks Shri Krishna. This is the great mystery of God. As a magician creates the illusion of a tree and destroys it, so God sports in endless ways and does not let us know the beginning and the end of his play. Why grieve over it?”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“The mere fact that this thought has sprung up among different nations and at different times indicates that it is inherent in human nature and contains the truth.”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph: a beginning, a struggle, and a victory.”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“The face of Truth is hidden behind the golden veil of maya, says the Upanishad.”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“Disease increases in proportion to the increase in the number of doctors in a place.”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“shall be able to kindle the same in you. But one cannot light a piece of stone. Only those of you who have some oil and wick in them will light their lamp with this matchstick of mine.”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence.”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“Don't talk about it. The rose doesn't have to propagate its perfume. It just gives it forth, and people are drawn to it. Live it, and people will come to see the source of your power.”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the whole truth and acting accordingly.”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
“But truth is hard as adamant and tender as a blossom.”
―
Mahatma Gandhi
