“Forgiveness is choosing to love. It is the first skill of self-giving love.”

— Mohandas Gandhi · Love quote

“Forgiveness is choosing to love. It is the first skill of self-giving love.”

— MOHANDAS GANDHI

Indian independence leader · 1869 – 1948

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known as Mahatma Gandhi, led India's movement for independence from British rule through nonviolent civil disobedience. His philosophy of satyagraha inspired civil rights movements around the world. He was assassinated in 1948.

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