“Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.”

— Mahatma Gandhi · Calm quote

Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary. — Mahatma Gandhi quote card
Leader of Indian independence movement · 1869 – 1948

Leader of India's nonviolent independence movement; pioneered satyagraha and became the father of the Indian nation.

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Source: Satyagraha Leaflet No. 13, 3 May 1919 · ✓ Source verified

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