Gandhi Quote by Anonymous
““Gandhi, "They cannot take away our self respect if we do not give it to them.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, likely public address
Self-respect cannot be stripped away unless we surrender it to others.
In simple terms: Respect is internal, not given by outsiders.
Guard your dignity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political activism
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain self-respect under oppression?
- What does self-respect mean to you?
If you give others power over your self-worth, you lose it.