A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.
Mahatma Gandhi
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- As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to remake ourselves.
- Every formula of every religion has in this age of reason, to submit to the acid test of reason and universal assent.
- Before the throne of the Almighty, man will be judged not by his acts but by his intentions. For God alone reads our hearts.
- Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.
- Man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep.