Mahatma Gandhi Quotes About Gentleness
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We may never be strong enough to be entirely non-violent in thought, word and deed. But we must keep non-violence as our goal and make steady progress towards it.
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It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence.
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Nonviolence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.
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Civility does not ...mean the mere outward gentleness of speech cultivated for the occasion, but an inborn gentleness and desire to do the opponent good.
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I contend that non-violent acts exert pressure far more effective than violent acts, for the pressure comes from goodwill and gentleness.
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Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion.
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Non-violence and truth are inseparable and presuppose one another.
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In a gentle way, you can shake the world.
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Non-violence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart, and it must be an inseparable part of our being.
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Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.
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Non-violence requires a double faith, faith in God and also faith in man.
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Harshness is conquered by gentleness, hatred by love, lethargy by zeal and darkness by light.
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Peace is its own reward.
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Mahatma Gandhi
- Born: October 2, 1869
- Died: January 30, 1948
- Occupation: Civil rights leader