Mahatma Gandhi Quotes and its meanings

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.

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

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

Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it, always.

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

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

A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Only he can take great resolves who has indomitable faith in God and has fear of God.

Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.

It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.

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

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?

Violent means will give violent freedom. That would be a menace to the world and to India herself.

I do not want to foresee the future. I am concerned with taking care of the present. God has given me no control over the moment following.

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

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.

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

Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.

A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.

I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary the evil it does is permanent.

Only he can take great resolves who has indomitable faith in God and has fear of God.

Man becomes great exactly in the degree in which he works for the welfare of his fellow-men.

Just as a man would not cherish living in a body other than his own, so do nations not like to live under other nations, however noble and great the latter may be.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

Man falls from the pursuit of the ideal of plan living and high thinking the moment he wants to multiply his daily wants. Man's happiness really lies in contentment.

Carefully watch your THOUGHTS, for they become your WORDS. Manage and watch your WORDS, for they will become your ACTIONS. Consider and judge your ACTIONS, for they have become your HABITS. Acknowledge and watch your HABITS, for they shall become your VALUES. Understand and embrace your VALUES, for they become YOUR DESTINY.

It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.

A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.

Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act depriving a whole nation of arms as the blackest.

Violent men have not been known in history to die to a man. They die up to a point.

What is true of the individual will be tomorrow true of the whole nation if individuals will but refuse to lose heart and hope.

If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide.

In a gentle way, you can shake the world.

I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles but today it means getting along with people.

Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent than the one derived from fear of punishment.

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

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

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

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

Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.

Where love is, there God is also.

Where there is love there is life.

I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I won't presume to probe into the faults of others.

Man becomes great exactly in the degree in which he works for the welfare of his fellow-men.

Violent men have not been known in history to die to a man. They die up to a point.

Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening.

Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent than the one derived from fear of punishment.

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.

The good man is the friend of all living things.

Man's nature is not essentially evil. Brute nature has been know to yield to the influence of love. You must never despair of human nature.

If patience is worth anything, it must endure to the end of time. And a living faith will last in the midst of the blackest storm.

Nonviolence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.

An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.

Peace is its own reward.

It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence.

Those who say religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion is.

Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.

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

Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul.

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

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

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.

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

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.

There is more to life than increasing its speed.

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

At times of writing I never think what I have said before. My aim is not to be consistent with my previous statements on a given question, but to be consistent with truth as it may present itself to me at a given moment. The result has been that I have grown from truth to truth.

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

It is my own firm belief that the strength of the soul grows in proportion as you subdue the flesh.

When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible.

Those who know how to think need no teachers.

If patience is worth anything, it must endure to the end of time. And a living faith will last in the midst of the blackest storm.

I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles but today it means getting along with people.

God, as Truth, has been for me a treasure beyond price. May He be so to every one of us.

God is, even though the whole world deny him. Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained.

My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.

If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.

Morality is contraband in war.

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

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

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

It is the quality of our work which will please God and not the quantity.