Gandhi’s birthday was on October 2.

“A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes.”

“A principle is the expression of perfection, and as imperfect beings like us cannot practise perfection, we devise every moment limits of its compromise in practice.”

“A religion that takes no account of practical affairs and does not help to solve them is no religion.”

“All the religions of the world, while they may differ in other respects, unitedly proclaim that nothing lives in this world but Truth.”

“I consider myself a Hindu, Christian, Moslem, Jew, Buddhist and Confucian.”

“Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.”

“I do not want to foresee the future. I am concerned with taking care of the present. God has given me no control over the moment following.”

“An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.”

“Be the change that you want to see in the world.”

My life is my message.

“My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.”

“Those who know how to think need no teachers.”

“Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of ignorance that surround it, it shines clear.”

“What do I think of Western civilization? I think it would be a very good idea.”

“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end they always fall—think of it. Always.”

— Mohandas K. Gandhi
(October 2, 1869–January 30, 1948)