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Top 10 Gandhi Quotes

By Simran Khurana, About.com

The name "Gandhi" is synonymous with peace and non-violence. His epic struggle to bring together the people of India in their search for sovereignty is unparalleled. This great man's wisdom and foresight are compelling. On this page, you will find ten of the most powerful Gandhi quotes.

1. Gandhi

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

2. Gandhi

What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty and democracy?

3. Gandhi

The only tyrant I accept in this world is the still voice within.

4. Gandhi

It may be long before the law of love will be recognised in international affairs. The machineries of government stand between and hide the hearts of one people from those of another.

5. Gandhi

As soon as we lose the moral basis, we cease to be religious. There is no such thing as religion over-riding morality. Man, for instance, cannot be untruthful, cruel or incontinent and claim to have God on his side.

6. Gandhi

There is more to life than simply increasing its speed.

7. Gandhi

We must be the change we wish to see.

8. Gandhi

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

9. Gandhi

The moment there is suspicion about a person's motives, everything he does becomes tainted.

10. Gandhi

Suffering cheerfully endured, ceases to be suffering and is transmuted into an ineffable joy.

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