Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

The true democrat is he who with purely nonviolent means defends his liberty and, therefore, his country's and ultimately that of the whole of mankind

The true democrat is he who with purely nonviolent means def

Summary

This quote suggests that a true democrat is someone who believes in and actively defends their own liberty and the liberty of their country using only nonviolent means. By doing so, they not only protect their own freedoms but also contribute to the betterment of all humanity. It implies that a democratic society is built on the principles of peaceful resistance and the understanding that everyone's liberties are interconnected.

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Democracy

By Mahatma Gandhi

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