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“If God holds me to be a pure instrument for the spread of nonviolence in place of the awful violence now ruling the earth, He will give me the strength and show me the way.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“If God holds me to be a pure instrument for the spread of nonviolence in place of the awful violence now ruling the earth, He will give me the strength and show me the way.”

Mahatma Gandhi

About This Quote

Source Speech: Nonviolent Advocacy, 1930

He seeks divine guidance to become a tool for peace, requesting strength and direction.

In simple terms: Asks for spiritual help to promote nonviolence.

Key Takeaway

Seek inner strength for peaceful action.

Themes

nonviolence faith spirituality activism purpose

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • peaceful protests
  • community organizing
  • personal meditation

Key Concepts

divine guidance instrumentality ethical resolve

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner resources can you cultivate?
  • How does faith shape your activism?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on external strength may limit self-efficacy.

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