Amount Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“Every person, as every institution, and, above all, every religion is to be judged not by the amount of atrocities or the wrong committed but by the right conduct.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Indian National Congress, 1930
Judgment should focus on moral behavior rather than the scale of wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Judge by conduct, not crimes.
Key Takeaway
Assess actions, not atrocities.
Themes
ethics
justice
morality
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal trials
- historical analysis
- personal reflection
- media reporting
Key Concepts
human rights
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance accountability with compassion?
- What criteria define 'right conduct'?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting systemic factors can oversimplify complex histories.
