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Meaning
The quote says that fear can sometimes serve a purpose, such as warning us of danger, but cowardice is a weakness because it means refusing to act at all. It draws a line between feeling afraid and choosing to let fear control behavior.
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Source
My Non-Violence: My Non-violence by M. K. Gandhi: Gandhi's Philosophy of Non-violence (2021)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
The phrase appears in the book "My Non-Violence: My Non-violence by M. K. Gandhi: Gandhi's Philosophy of Non-violence (2021)" by Mahatma Gandhi (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
Did You Know?
Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian independence activist who lived from 1869 to 1948.
About Mahatma Gandhi
Indian political leader and activist of the early-to-mid 20th century, Gandhi is best known for leading India’s nonviolent struggle against British colonial rule through civil disobedience and moral persuasion. His philosophy of *satyagraha*—firmness rooted in truth—shaped global movements for justice and self-determination.
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