“Happiness, the goal to which we all are striving is reached by endeavoring to make the lives of others happy, and if by renouncing the luxuries of life we can lighten the burdens of others.... surely the simplification of our wants is a thing greatly to be desired! And so, if instead of supposing that we must become hermits and dwellers in caves in order to practice simplicity, we set about simplifying our affairs, each according to his own convictions and opportunity, much good will result and the simple life will at once be established.”
Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology of His Writings on His Life, Work, and Ideas
This anthology brings together a selection of Mahatma Gandhi's most significant writings, offering insights into his personal journey, his role in the Indian independence movement, and his enduring principles of non-violence and civil disobedience. more
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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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