Quote of Mahatma Gandhi - Strength does not come from physical...

Biography - Mahatma Gandhi:

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Indian lawyer and political ethicist.
Born: 1869 - Died: 1948
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: India
India

Quote

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
Mahatma Gandhi

Translation

(German, French)

Stärke wächst nicht aus körperlicher Kraft – vielmehr aus unbeugsamen Willen.”
Mahatma Gandhi

La force ne vient pas des capacités physiques, mais d'une volonté invincible.”
Mahatma Gandhi

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As soon as questions of will or decision or reason or choice of action arise, human science is at a loss.”
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We have more strength than will; and it is often merely for an excuse we say things are impossible.”
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In truth, the path does not matter, the will to achieve is enough.”
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Mahatma Gandhi also said...

There is more to life than increasing its speed.”
Mahatma Gandhi

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Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
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Where there is love there is life.”
Mahatma Gandhi

My life is my message.”
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Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.”
Mahatma Gandhi

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
Mahatma Gandhi

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