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Mohandas Gandhi

Mohandas K. Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, political leader, and central figure in India’s nonviolent struggle for independence from British rule. His writings and speeches emphasized simplicity, self-discipline, and the moral cost of rapid modern life, matching the theme of this quote.

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Quotes by Mohandas Gandhi

There is more to life than increasing its speed. — Mohandas Gandhi

Life’s Worth Beyond Mere Speed and Hurry

At its core, Gandhi’s remark challenges the modern habit of equating motion with meaning. To increase life’s speed is to fill calendars, shorten pauses, and treat efficiency as a moral good; yet Gandhi suggests that a fa...

Created on: 5/21/2026