Mahatma Gandhi

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  “What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty and democracy?”

  Our noteQuestioning the moral difference between various forms of violent conflict.

• Faith in Humanity

  “You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”

  Our noteEncouraging people to maintain perspective despite the actions of a few.

• Need versus greed

  “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need but not for every man's greed.”

  Our noteA statement on resource management and human desire.

• Duty over compensation

  “The police... should never go on strike. Theirs was an essential service and they should render that service, irrespective of their pay.”

  Our noteGandhi addresses representatives of striking policemen regarding their professional responsibilities.