I often look to Mahatma Gandhi for wisdom. His gentle approach to life is testament to the fact that strength does not equal physical capacity.
In the western world, we're taught that to be strong, we must be ferocious in attitude and vehemently go after what we want in life.
I believe this approach is flawed. And I think Mahatma Gandhi would agree with me.
His life story has proven that it’s possible to remain gentle in spirit, yet simultaneously command a huge amount of strength and respect.
He says:
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi
In a world in which authority is valued over authentic leadership, I believe we have a lot to learn from the man who fought for a nation with his mind alone. -Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi’s philosophy was not purely based on theory; instead he lived by rules of pragmatism. He practiced what he preached every day of his life.
What an inspiring, authentic way to live!
I hope you can take some time to soak up the invaluable wisdom from the 20 Gandhi quotes below, and decide for yourself how you will exude your own gentle, strength today.
Inspiring Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi:
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“Be the change that you want to see in the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“An ounce of patience is worth more than a tonne of preaching.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“Change yourself – you are in control.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“See the good in people and help them.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“Without action, you aren’t going anywhere.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“Take care of this moment.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“Be congruent, be authentic, be your true self.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“Continue to grow and evolve.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“A no uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a ‘Yes’ uttered merely to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“Glory lies in the attempt to reach one’s goal and not in reaching it.” -Mahatma Gandhi
"An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“Nobody can hurt me without my permission.” -Mahatma Gandhi
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi