10 inspiring quotes by Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary

Guwahati: Indians across the world are celebrating October 2, the occasion of freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. Gandhi, rightly dubbed as the 'Father of the Nation', has found enduring fame as one of the most iconic figures of India's freedom struggle.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, one of the leading figures of India's fredom struggle, was born in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. Gandhi was a strong advocate of the principles of Satya (Truth) and Ahimsa (Non-violence) -- ideals which he stood by throughout his life. Gandhi was known for his immense wisdom and his philosophy of "simple living and high thinking."

Here are 10 quotes by the 'Mahatma' that will definitely inspire you and help you lead more fulfilling lives:

1. "An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind."

2. "All the religions of the world, while they may differ in other respects, unitedly proclaim that nothing lives in this world but truth.

3. "To call woman the weaker sex is a libel; it is man's injustice to woman. If by strength is meant moral power, then woman is immesurably man's superior.

4. "I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.

5. "Love is the strongest force the world possesses."

6. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

7. "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

8. "Ahimsa is the highest duty. Even if we cannot practice it in full, we must try to understand its spirit and refrain as far as possible from violence."

9. "I am endeavouring to see God through service of humanity, for I know that God is neither in heaven, nor down below, but in every one."

10. "Heroes are made in the hour of defeat. Success is, therefore, well described as a series of glorious defeats."

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