Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fight you. Then you win.

First they ignore you. Then they laugh at you. Then they fig

Summary

This famous quote is often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi and describes the stages of resistance and eventual success. Initially, when you start pursuing something new or challenging the status quo, people may ignore you because your ideas or actions may not be seen as significant. As you persist, they may laugh at you, dismissing your endeavors as insignificant or unrealistic. Eventually, with determination, they will fight against you, feeling threatened by your progress. However, if you can overcome these obstacles and continue pushing forward, you have the potential to achieve victory and prove the skeptics wrong.

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By Mahatma Gandhi

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