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“It is better to allow our lives to speak for us than our words. God did not bear the cross only two thousand years ago. He bears it today, and he dies and is resurrected from day to day. It would be a poor comfort to the world if it had to depend on a historical God who died two thousand years ago. Do not, then, preach the God of history, but show him as he lives today through you.”

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Book:The Encyclopaedia of Gandhian Thoughts
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The Encyclopaedia of Gandhian Thoughts

This encyclopaedia delves into the principles and teachings of Gandhi, offering an extensive exploration of his thoughts on non-violence, civil disobedience, and social reform. more

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Mahatma Gandhi
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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