Thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi

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  • On the other hand, modesty and humility nourish man and make for his growth.

    "May 19, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXX, p. 433.
  • Every minute that runs to waste is irrecoverable. Yet, knowing this, how much time we waste!

    "May 20, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXX, p. 433.
  • A needless word is also a violation of truth. That is why the practice of truth becomes easier by observing silence.

    "May 21, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXX, p. 433.
  • Like a ship without direction or destination, labour without an ideal is fruitless.

    "May 22, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXX, p. 433.
  • The power by which a railway train moves, an aeroplane flies and man lives, is Divine Power, by whatsoever name one may call it. The train is not moved by the steam engine; the aeroplane is not flown by the motor; nor does man live by the mere mechanical

    "May 23, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXX, p. 433.
  • "Sweet are the fruits of equanimity"ラthe truth of this is experienced every moment.

    "May 24, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXX, p. 433.
  • There is a vast difference between obstinacy and steadfastness. To seek to foist one's view on others is obstinacy; whereas steadfastness is that whereby we voluntarily impose something on ourselves and which results in bringing others round to the accept

    "May 25, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXX, p. 433.
  • What should a man do when there is much work and little time to do it in? He should have patience, do what he believes is most useful and leave the rest to God. If God grants life, the arrear can be taken up some other day.

    "May 26, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXX, p. 433.
  • I took off my spectacles to wash my face. I had intended to pick them up later, but forgot to do so. Why? Because something else engrossed my attention and so I became negligent. This is called disorganization which is a dangerous thing.

    "May 27, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXX, p. 433.
  • A man is ashamed when he does something wrong. But when he does something good, he wishes to let it be known. Why?

    "May 28, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXX, p. 434.
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