October 2, 2025 marks the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, India’s independence leader and global symbol of nonviolent resistance. Revered as the “Father of the Nation,” Gandhi’s philosophy of truth and nonviolence influenced movements for civil rights and freedom across the world, from Martin Luther King Jr. in the United States to Nelson Mandela in South Africa.
On this day, Gandhi Jayanti is observed in India with tributes, prayers, and community service, while the United Nations recognizes it as the International Day of Non-Violence.
To reflect on his enduring legacy, here are 10 of Gandhi’s most memorable quotes that continue to resonate today:
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“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
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“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
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“An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.”
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“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
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“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
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“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
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“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”
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“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
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“The future depends on what you do today.”
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“There is no path to peace. Peace is the path.”
Gandhi’s Enduring Relevance
More than a century after his nonviolent movement helped lead India to independence, Gandhi’s words continue to serve as guiding principles for movements on justice, equality, and human rights worldwide.
As the world faces challenges of conflict, inequality, and climate crisis, his message of truth (satya) and nonviolence (ahimsa) remains a beacon of hope.
On his 155th birth anniversary, may we reflect on Gandhi’s teachings—not just as history, but as a living philosophy that challenges each of us to live with courage, compassion, and conscience.