Exceptional Quote by Indira Gandhi
![“A lot of mythology arose after [Mahatma Gandhi] death. But the fact remains that he was an exceptional man, terribly intelligent, with tremendous intuition for people, and a great instinct for what was right.” quote by Indira Gandhi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a52/indira-gandhi-1113_exceptional_a-lot-of-mythology-arose-after-mahatma-g_697761.jpg)
“A lot of mythology arose after [Mahatma Gandhi] death. But the fact remains that he was an exceptional man, terribly intelligent, with tremendous intuition for people, and a great instinct for what was right.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi, 1975
The speaker highlights Gandhi’s exceptional intellect and intuition, emphasizing his moral instinct despite mythic narratives.
In simple terms: Gandhi was smart, intuitive, and morally guided.
Key Takeaway
Value moral intuition.
Themes
leadership
myth
morality
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- leadership training
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Indian history
political legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do myths shape our view of leaders?
- Can intuition be taught?
A Different Perspective
Myths may oversimplify complex figures.
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![“I still think that the point of reference for every Indian when he is in doubt on any political or social issue is to say, "What would [Mahatma] Gandhi have done under the circumstances?" I didn't subscribe to his fads - prohibition, celibacy, no doctors - but generally he was always right. He…” quote by Khushwant Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f18/khushwant-singh-9061_celibacy_i-still-think-that-the-point-of-referenc_555178.jpg)
