16 Mahatma Gandhi Quotes That Are Equally Relevant Now As They Were Then

Last updated on Aug 4th, 2022 by Ankita Awasthi

Fondly known as Bapu or Mahatma Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi has been one of the most vital catalysts in leading India to Freedom. Apart from being the flag bearer of truth and non-violence, he had shared some fine thought-provoking impressions with his followers. Interestingly, all quotes by Gandhi which were stated then as his vision to bring freedom to India are still intact and duly resonate with an ideal living in today’s time as well. 

As a matter of fact, no Indian can ever forget how gracefully Gandhi had stood his ground to redeem India and his countrymen’s freedom. And no wonder, these best Gandhi quotes and his big-picture visionary toward leading an ideal life are relatable even today. 

Gandhi’s Talisman

“I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man [woman] whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him [her]. Will he [she] gain anything by it? Will it restore him [her] to control over his [her] own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to swaraj [freedom] for the hungry and spiritually starving millions?

Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away.”
Source: Mahatma Gandhi [Last Phase, Vol. II (1958), P. 65]

Why Was Gandhi Called Mahatma?

The famous poet Rabindranath Tagore has time and again shared quotes about Gandhi and honored him with this title in his autobiography. The title was carried further by everyone only because it fairly justified Bapu’s life and more importantly his ideologies. And why not? The man led the masses just based on his intellect, principles, optimism, patience, and perspective towards life. 

Speaking of his sorted opinions and vision, here’s a list of a few motivational quotes from Mahatma Gandhi. The man himself who is venerated as an ideal leader not just by his countrymen but globally. 

Mahatma Gandhi’s Most Famous Quotes

Gandhi Forgiveness Quotes

• The weak can never forgive; forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
• An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.
• Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.

Quotes Of Gandhi Ji on Humanity

• The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane.
• Nonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.
• Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Mahatma Gandhi Quotes On Customer Service

• The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
• A customer is the most important visitor on our premises, he is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him
• Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served.

Quotes By Mahatma Gandhi On Life And Living

• A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.
• If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. We need not wait to see what others do.
• Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
• Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

Quotes From Mahatma Gandhi on Ideal Mindset

• Nearly everything you do is of no importance, but it is important that you do it.
• I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.
• An ounce of patience is worth more than a tonne of preaching.

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