Thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi

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  • What is it, if not futile, to argue about something which is beyond thought?

    "November 25, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 445.
  • What should be done if a mad man appears before us and takes possession of our house and stores? What is the non-violent remedy? The simple answer is lovingly to let him have his way.

    "November 26, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 445.
  • He who does not labour and yet eats, eats stolen food.

    "November 27/December 3, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 445.
  • Who can eat with an easy mind so long as even a single person starves for want of work?

    "November 28/December 3, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 445.
  • Trace the course of every pice that finds its way into your pocket and you will learn much from such reflection.

    "November 29/December 3, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 446.
  • To a starving person, God will appear in the form of bread alone.

    "November 30/December 3, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 446.
  • Why insult the naked by giving them clothes? Give them work so that they may earn the money for clothes by their own labour.

    "December 1/December 3, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 446.
  • It is a sin to open free kitchens for those who are capable of physical labour. To provide work for them is meritorious.

    "December 2/December 3, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 446.
  • Faith that does not wane but ever waxes higher and turns into realization.

    "December 3, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 446.
  • Beauty lies not in the complexion but in Truth alone.

    "December 4, 1945", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 446.
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