“Non-violence ... is the only thing that the atom bomb cannot destroy. I did not move a muscle when I first heard that the atom bomb had wiped out Hiroshima. On the contrary, I said to myself, Unless now the world adopts non-violence, it will spell certain suicide for mankind.”
Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
Work
The Moral and Political Writings of Mahatma Gandhi: Truth and Non-Violence
The book includes Gandhi's essays, speeches, and letters that explore his beliefs and strategies for social and political change, offering insights into his philosophy of non-violent resistance and its application in the struggle for Indian independence. more
Author
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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