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This reads as a claim that truth does not depend on applause or approval to remain true. It can be taken to mean that public agreement may help a cause, but does not create its validity, which lands when someone has to hold to a principle even while standing alone.
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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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