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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Mahatma Gandhi: ‘When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth…’ – Father of non-violence on how truth and love outlast every tyrant

In every era, humanity has witnessed moments that make hope seem fragile. Wars, injustice, violence and oppression often create the illusion that cruelty is stronger than compassion. News cycles can be dominated by conflict, while kindness and integrity appear quieter, slower and less powerful. Yet history repeatedly tells a different story, one where dictators fall, oppressive systems collapse and people driven by truth eventually reshape the world.

Few individuals embodied that belief more profoundly than Mahatma Gandhi, whose philosophy of nonviolence transformed India's freedom movement and inspired generations of civil rights leaders across the globe. His words continue to serve as a source of resilience during uncertain times, reminding us that while evil may appear victorious in the short term, it is never permanent.

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