- By Ridam Sharma
- Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi: Mahatma Gandhi is also known as the Father of the Nation. He is regarded as one of India's greatest influencers. Gandhi ji led his life and won the freedom struggle of India with the virtues of Ahimsa (non-violence), Kindness and self-discipline, which continue to inspire millions of people across the globe. His life was a guiding light for personal growth, leadership qualities, and bringing social change. His contribution to India’s independence was remarkable. Therefore, today, on October 2nd, his birth anniversary, as we look back at his legacy, his words continue to be an inspiration for generations. To know more and celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, here are more than 30 quotes by Mahatma Gandhi to embrace his principles of kindness and nonviolence into our lives.
List Of 30+ Quotes By Mahatma Gandhi To Walk On The Path Of Kindness And Ahimsa For Happy Gandhi Jayanti 2025:
1. "Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
2. "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."
3. "An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind."
4. "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
5. "The future depends on what we do in the present."
6. "Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world, but to change ourselves."
7. "Speak only if it improves upon the silence."
8. "Service without humility is selfishness and egotism."
9. "My life is my message."
10. "There is a sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed."
11. "My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him."
12. "Nonviolence is a weapon of the strong."
13. "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."
14."Where there is love, there is life."
15. "Hate the sin, love the sinner."
16. "There is no path to peace; peace is the path."
17. "Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent than the one derived from fear of punishment."
18. "It's easy to stand in the crowd, but it takes courage to stand alone."
19. "A ‘No’ uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a ‘Yes’ merely uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid trouble."
20. "First, they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."
21. "When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won."
22. "You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind."
23. "Action expresses priorities."
24. "Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment; full effort is full victory."
25. "Relationships are based on four principles: respect, understanding, acceptance and appreciation."
26. "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."
27. "Carefully watch your thoughts, for they become your words..."
28. "The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members."
29. "Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening."
30. "It does not require money to live neat, clean and dignified."
31. "Live simply so that others may simply live."
32. "There is more to life than increasing its speed."
33. "Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes."
34. "Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress."
35. "The only tyrant I accept in this world is the still voice within."
36. "You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty."
37. "In a gentle way, you can shake the world."
38. "A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes."
39."Nobody can hurt me without my permission."
40."The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
The Above-mentioned quotes by Mahatma Gandhi continue to be a guiding light for millions in this ever-evolving world. These quotes are all about discipline, truth, simplicity, and compassion to not just individuals, but to the nation as well. His words are not just a tribute to his contribution to India but also serve as life lessons to live life more mindfully and purposefully.