Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Top quotes of Mahatma Gandhi’s on life, forgiveness and freedom
Gandhi Jayanti 2024: As the nation celebrates Gandhi Jayanti 2024, the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, people across the world are reflecting on the teachings and principles of the Father of the Nation. Known for his unwavering commitment to non-violence and truth, Gandhi's philosophies continue to inspire movements for justice, equality, and freedom globally.
Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi began his journey as a lawyer. However, it was his time in South Africa where he first encountered racial discrimination, prompting him to question social injustices. This experience led to the development of his famous principle of Satyagraha (truth and non-violent resistance), which became the foundation of his fight against British colonial rule in India.
Throughout his life, Mahatma Gandhi emphasised the power of forgiveness, the importance of personal freedom, and the necessity of living in harmony with oneself and others. His words on these subjects continue to resonate with people around the world.
On this special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, here are Mahatma Gandhi’s top 10 quotes on life, forgiveness, and freedom:
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."
"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."
"Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes."
"In a gentle way, you can shake the world."
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind."
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
"The future depends on what we do in the present."
- With inputs from agencies
