Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

All of your scholarship, all your study of Shakespeare and Wordsworth would be vain if at the same time you did not build your character and attain mastery over your thoughts and your actions

All of your scholarship, all your study of Shakespeare and W

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of developing one's character and self-discipline alongside acquiring knowledge and academic expertise. It implies that purely focusing on intellectual pursuits without cultivating moral values and self-control renders scholarship futile. The quote underlines the idea that true wisdom encompasses not only the accumulation of information but also the ability to reflect on one's thoughts and actions, and to actively strive for personal growth and ethical conduct.

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Learning Action Thinking

By Mahatma Gandhi

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