Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

If I seem to take part in politics, it is only because politics encircles us today like the coil of a snake from which one cannot get out, no matter how much one tries. I wish therefore to wrestle with the snake.

If I seem to take part in politics, it is only because polit

Summary

In this quote, the speaker justifies their involvement in politics by comparing it to a snake that has wrapped itself around society to the point where escape seems impossible. Despite efforts to distance oneself, the speaker recognizes that politics is a pervasive force that cannot be ignored. By expressing their desire to "wrestle with the snake," they affirm their intention to actively engage in political matters, emphasizing the necessity to confront and challenge the intricate and inescapable web of politics that surrounds us.

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By Mahatma Gandhi

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