Thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi

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  • The common people are a devoted worker's real bank, and this bank never fails.

    "Sodepur, January 4, 1946", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 449.
  • Renunciation which does not spring from the heart cannot be abiding.

    "Sodepur, January 5, 1946", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 449.
  • He who in his distress turns to God is not troubled by any fear.

    "Sodepur, January 6, 1946", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 449.
  • Education which does not mould character is wholly worthless.

    "Sodepur, January 7, 1946", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 449.
  • When there is both inner and outer cleanliness, it approaches godliness.

    "On The Assam Mail, January 8, 1946", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 450.
  • O man! If thou art really free from attachment, thou hast to put up patiently with insult, abuse and even assault.

    "On The Assam Mail, January 9, 1946", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 450.
  • What matters to you the world's praise or censure? Do what you think is your duty.

    "Sarani or Gauhati, January 10, 1946", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 450.
  • Only the brave can be forgiving. The weak are unable to punish; so, in their case, the question of forgiveness does not arise.

    "Sarani or Gauhati, January 11, 1946", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 450.
  • Economics which departs from or is opposed to ethics is no good and should be renounced.

    "Sarani or Gauhati, January 12, 1946", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 450.
  • Man is where his mind is, not where his body is.

    "On The Steamer To Dhubri, January 13, 1946", CWMG, vol. LXXXII, p. 450.
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