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This reads as a hard statement about moral courage. It points to the idea that freedom is not protected by violence, but by the willingness to accept suffering rather than harm another person. It lands in moments of conflict, especially when pressure to retaliate feels strongest, and asks for restraint as a form of strength.
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Originally said in English.
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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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