171 Quotes By Mahatma Gandhi


As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to remake ourselves.
Mahatma Gandhi on age

Every formula of every religion has in this age of reason, to submit to the acid test of reason and universal assent.
Mahatma Gandhi on age

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

Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.
Mahatma Gandhi on anger

Man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep.
Mahatma Gandhi on anger

Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up.
Mahatma Gandhi on anger

I know, to banish anger altogether from one's breast is a difficult task. It cannot be achieved through pure personal effort. It can be done only by God's grace.
Mahatma Gandhi on anger

We should meet abuse by forbearance. Human nature is so constituted that if we take absolutely no notice of anger or abuse, the person indulging in it will soon weary of it and stop.
Mahatma Gandhi on anger

When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.
Mahatma Gandhi on beauty

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Mahatma Gandhi on best

Infinite striving to be the best is man's duty it is its own reward. Everything else is in God's hands.
Mahatma Gandhi on best

It is easy enough to be friendly to one's friends. But to befriend the one who regards himself as your enemy is the quintessence of true religion. The other is mere business.
Mahatma Gandhi on business

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi on change

The spirit of democracy is not a mechanical thing to be adjusted by abolition of forms. It requires change of heart.
Mahatma Gandhi on change

Are creeds such simple things like the clothes which a man can change at will and put on at will? Creeds are such for which people live for ages and ages.
Mahatma Gandhi on change

Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom.
Mahatma Gandhi on death

Fear of death makes us devoid both of valour and religion. For want of valour is want of religious faith.
Mahatma Gandhi on death

Purity of personal life is the one indispensable condition for building up a sound education.
Mahatma Gandhi on education

I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers.
Mahatma Gandhi on equality

Unwearied ceaseless effort is the price that must be paid for turning faith into a rich infallible experience.
Mahatma Gandhi on experience