Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Rights that do not flow from duty well performed are not worth having.

Rights that do not flow from duty well performed are not wor

Summary

This quote suggests that the value of having certain rights is contingent upon fulfilling one's obligations and duties. It implies that rights must be earned or deserved through responsible behavior and fulfilling one's roles and responsibilities. Merely possessing rights without actively fulfilling duties renders them insignificant or meaningless. In essence, the quote emphasizes the importance of duty as the foundation for the worth and significance of one's rights.

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By Mahatma Gandhi

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