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Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

“One man cannot do right in one department of life whilst he is occupied in doing wrong in any other department. Life is one indivisible whole”

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Work

Young India

This book offers a comprehensive look at the transformative period in India's history, highlighting the struggles and aspirations of the nation's youth as they navigated the complexities of colonial rule and the quest for independence. more

Author

Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi

A leader of the Indian independence movement, lawyer, politician, and social activist, Mahatma Gandhi is revered as the 'Father of the Nation'. He advocated for non-violence and unity between Hindus and Muslims, leading the Indian struggle for independence and profoundly influencing history both in India and around the world. more

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