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Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

“I am a poor mendicant. My earthly possessions consist of six spinning wheels, prison dishes, a can of goat's milk, six homespun loincloths and towels and my reputation, which cannot be worth much.”

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Book:All Men Are Brothers

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All Men Are Brothers

This book delves into the lives and relationships of individuals, highlighting the bonds that unite people across different backgrounds and circumstances. 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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Book:Gandhi: Selected Political Writings

Source: Gandhi: Selected Political Writings

“If we are to stand the final heat of the battle, we must learn to stand our ground in the face of cavalry or baton charges and allow ourselves to be trampled under horses' hooves, or be bruised with baton charges.”

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Book:Collected Works

Source: Collected Works

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Book:Satyagraha: Non-violent Resistance

Source: Satyagraha: Non-violent Resistance

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Book:Travels in England in 1782

Source: Travels in England in 1782

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Book:Travels in England in 1782

Source: Travels in England in 1782

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Book:Travels in England in 1782

Source: Travels in England in 1782