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“Moral authority is never retained by any attempt to hold on to it. It comes without seeking and is retained without effort.”

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Book:Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi

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Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi

The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi is a vast compilation of the Indian leader's correspondence, speeches, and essays. It spans his entire life, from his early years in South Africa to his leadership in India's struggle for independence. The collection provides a detailed look into Gandhi's thoughts on various aspects of life, society, and politics. more

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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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Source: Glorious Thoughts of Gandhi: Being a Treasury of about Ten Thousand Valuable and Inspiring Thougths of Mahatma Gandhi, Classified Under Four Hundred Subjects