Gandhi Jayanti 2022: Recalling The Mahatma's Quotes On Life, Humanity And Freedom

As the world observes Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary as the International Day of Non-Violence, here are some of his inspiring quotes on life, humanity and freedom.

Indian nationalist leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 - 1948), popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, whose policy of peaceful demonstration led India from British rule to independence.

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New Delhi: The entire world holds Mahatma Gandhi in the highest regard as one of history's most influential and motivating personalities. Gandhi was a brave defender of the rights and dignity of all people for the entirety of his life in South Africa and India. His persistent and steadfast advocacy of using non-violence as a strategy to change people's hearts and minds has permanently changed the globe.

The man who is now renowned for his composure, bravery, and compassion in the face of injustice, did not always feel at ease in front of the masses. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in Porbandar, India, in 1869. he was subsequently given the title "Mahatma," which means "great soul."

Some inspirational quotes of Mahatma Gandhi:

• A ‘no' uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a 'yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.
• It is the quality of our work that will please God and not the quantity.
• 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.
• Glory lies in the attempt to reach one's goal and not in reaching it.

Mahatma Gandhi's quotes about life:

• A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes.
• I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.
• Nobody can hurt me without my permission.

Mahatma Gandhi's quotes about humanity:

• Hate the sin, love the sinner.
• Whenever you are confronted with an opponent, conquer him with love.
• Permanent good can never be the outcome of untruth and violence.

Mahatma Gandhi's quotes on freedom:

• Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err.
• Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living?
• You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind.
• After reading all of the quotes attributed to Gandhi it is understood that he was built with a completely distinct kind of character for others to recognise and imitate.