Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 every year to commemorate the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father Of The Nation. Gandhi was a pioneer of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience, and his teachings have inspired people all over the world to fight for justice and equality.
One of the best ways to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti is to start your day with a quote from the great man. Gandhi’s words are full of wisdom and inspiration, and they can help us to live better lives. Here’s a list of 50 quotes by Mahatma Gandhi to start your day with. These quotes cover a wide range of topics, from love and compassion to truth and nonviolence.
GANDHI JAYANTI 2023: TOP QUOTES BY MAHATMA GANDHI
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.”
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
“The future depends on what you do today.”
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”
“First, they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
“You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind.”
“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”
“A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.”
“Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.”
“You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results.”
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others.”
“The only tyrant I accept in this world is the ‘still small voice’ within me.”
“Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment. Full effort is full victory.”
“The only devils in this world are those running around in our own hearts, and that is where all our battles should be fought.”
“To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.”
“Man becomes great exactly in the degree in which he works for the welfare of his fellow-men.”
“A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.”
“The power to question is the basis of all human progress.”
“You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist.”
“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.”
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“The best way to find oneself is to lose oneself in the service of others.”
“Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one’s weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.”
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
“I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles, but today it means getting along with people.”
“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.”
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“In doing something, do it with love or never do it at all.”
“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”
“Nonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.”
“A ‘No’ uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a ‘Yes’ merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.”
“Whenever you are confronted with an opponent, conquer him with love.”
“Hate the sin, love the sinner.”
“The only tyrant I accept in this world is the ‘still small voice’ within me.”
“An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.”
“Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained.”
“To a true artist, only that face is beautiful which, quite apart from its exterior, shines with the truth within the soul.”
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“To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.”
“I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.”
“The world has enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed.”
“The golden rule of conduct is mutual toleration, seeing that we will never all think alike and we shall see Truth in fragment and from different angles of vision.”
“Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served.”
“Suffering cheerfully endured, ceases to be suffering and is transmuted into an ineffable joy.”
“It is the quality of our work which will please God and not the quantity.”
“Man’s nature is not essentially evil. Brute nature has been known to yield to the influence of love. You must never despair of human nature.”
“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.”
“The real ornament of woman is her character, her purity.”
GANDHI JAYANTI 2023 FAQs
What Is Gandhi Jayanti?
Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India that celebrates the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement.
Why is Gandhi Jayanti also Observed as the International Day of Non-Violence?
Gandhi Jayanti is also observed as the International Day of Non-Violence because of Gandhi’s commitment to nonviolent resistance.
Why Is October 2 Special?
October 2 is special because it is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Where Was Mahatma Gandhi Born?
Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar, Gujarat.
How is Gandhi Jayanti celebrated?
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in a variety of ways, including prayer meetings, speeches, and marches. People also visit Gandhi’s memorials and museums.
What are Mahatma Gandhi’s most famous quotes?
Nonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind.
What are some of Mahatma Gandhi’s most important contributions to the world?
Led the Indian independence movement to victory using nonviolent resistance.
How can we apply Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings to our own lives?
Be honest, truthful, kind, compassionate, and stand up for what you believe in.
What are some ways that we can celebrate Gandhi Jayanti meaningfully?
Learn about Gandhi’s life and teachings, help others in need, and promote peace and understanding.
