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This reads as a claim that intimacy is incomplete if it stays only on the surface. It points to the idea that physical closeness matters less than trust, conscience, and shared purpose, and it lands in any relationship where people feel connected but not truly known.
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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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