Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Whenever you take a step forward, you are bound to disturb something. You disturb the air as you go forward, you disturb the dust, the ground. You trample upon things. When a whole society moves forward, this trampling is on a much bigger scale; and each thing that you disturb, each vested interest which you want to remove, stands as an obstacle.

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Summary

This quote illustrates that progress and change inevitably disrupt the status quo. When an individual takes a step forward, they disrupt their immediate surroundings, causing small disturbances in the air, dust, and ground. Similarly, when society as a whole moves forward, the disruptions and obstacles become more significant as deeply rooted interests and established systems are challenged. The quote highlights the inherent resistance and obstacles that arise when attempting to bring about change on a larger scale, emphasizing the need to navigate these challenges in order to progress.

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By Mahatma Gandhi

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