Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

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 in the holy name of liberty or democracy?

What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and th

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, highlights the indifference of those who suffer to the pretext under which their suffering is inflicted. The quote questions the significance of labels such as totalitarianism or liberty when violence and devastation affect the lives of those who are already marginalized. It urges us to recognize that the victims, whether dead, orphaned, or homeless, are uninterested in the ideologies invoked to justify their plight. Ultimately, the quote calls for a greater focus on human compassion and well-being, rather than ideological battles that neglect the suffering of the most vulnerable.

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Politics War Society Loss Liberty Democracy Fascism Totalitarianism

By Mahatma Gandhi

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