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“However virile the English language may be, it can never become the language of the masses of India.”

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Book:Collected Works

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Collected Works

This collection brings together a wide array of writings, including novels, short stories, essays, and poems, providing a comprehensive overview of the author's or authors' literary contributions and evolution. 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

“I refuse to put the unnecessary strain of learning English upon my sisters for the sake of false pride or questionable social advantage.”

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Book:All Men Are Brothers

Source: All Men Are Brothers

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“My plea is for banishing the English language as a cultural usurper, as we successfully banished the political rule of the English usurper.”

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“A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity.”

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