Mahatma Gandhi Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Mahatma Gandhi quotes, Mahatma Gandhi sayings, and Mahatma Gandhi proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

Nonviolence is the greatest virtue, cowardice the greatest vice - nonviolence springs from love, cowardice from hate. Mahatma Gandhi
Non-violence and truth are inseparable and presuppose one another. Mahatma Gandhi
If they are truly nonviolent, they must also realize that civil disobedience is an impossibility till the preliminary work of construction is done. Mahatma Gandhi
The force of nonviolence is infinitely more wonderful and subtle than the material forces of nature, like electricity. Mahatma Gandhi
It is the acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancor left behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends. Mahatma Gandhi
Non-violence, which is the quality of the heart, cannot come by an appeal to the brain. Mahatma Gandhi
A person who believes in nonviolence believes in a living God. He cannot accept defeat. Mahatma Gandhi
Nonviolence is a method that transforms, first of all, the individual once you understand it and embrace it. It begins with you and, if you can, about transforming individuals so that they love unconditionally. Mahatma Gandhi
Nonviolent action without the co-operation of the heart and the head cannot produce the intended result. Mahatma Gandhi
Nonviolence succeeds only when we have a real living faith in God. Mahatma Gandhi
Abstract truth has no value unless it incarnates in human beings who represent it, by proving their readiness to die for it. Mahatma Gandhi
Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness. Mahatma Gandhi
A person is bound to work in obedience to and in conformity to that person's own nature. Mahatma Gandhi
Celibacy is a great help, inasmuch as it enables one to lead a life of full surrender to God. Mahatma Gandhi
Civility does not mean the mere outward gentleness of speech cultivated for the occasion, but an inborn gentleness and desire to do the opponent good. Mahatma Gandhi
Self-respect knows no considerations. Mahatma Gandhi
The whole existence of man is a ceaseless duel between the forces of life and death. Mahatma Gandhi
Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed. Mahatma Gandhi
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi
Where there is love there is life. Mahatma Gandhi
Moral authority is never retained by any attempt to hold on to it. It comes without seeking and is retained without effort. Mahatma Gandhi
What is life worth without trials and tribulations which are the salt of life. Mahatma Gandhi
India has an unbroken tradition of nonviolence from times immemorial. Mahatma Gandhi
The mind may wander, but let not the senses wander with it. If the senses wander where the mind takes them, one is done for. Mahatma Gandhi
When you make yourself into zero, your power becomes invincible. Mahatma Gandhi
Woman is the companion of man, gifted with equal mental capacity. Mahatma Gandhi
Adaptability is not imitation. It means power of resistance and assimilation. Mahatma Gandhi
Blaming the wolf would not help the sheep much. The sheep must learn not to fall in the clutches of the wolf. Mahatma Gandhi
Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed. Mahatma Gandhi
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi