Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

To deprive a man of his natural liberty and to deny to him the ordinary amenities of life is worse then starving the body; it is starvation of the soul, the dweller in the body.

To deprive a man of his natural liberty and to deny to him t

Summary

This quote highlights the severe consequences of taking away someone's freedom and basic necessities. It emphasizes that when a person is stripped of their natural liberty and denied the simple comforts of life, it goes beyond physical deprivation. It suggests that this kind of treatment starves not only the body but also the soul, the essential essence of a person residing within their physical self. It implies that such conditions have a profound impact on an individual's well-being, not just in terms of their physical survival, but also their emotional and spiritual existence.

By Mahatma Gandhi

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