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“Ill-digested principles are, if anything, worse than ill-digested food, for the latter harms the body and there is cure for it, whereas the former ruins the soul and there is no cure for it.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“Ill-digested principles are, if anything, worse than ill-digested food, for the latter harms the body and there is cure for it, whereas the former ruins the soul and there is no cure for it.”

Mahatma Gandhi

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Gandhi

Bad ideas damage the soul more deeply than bad food harms the body, and are harder to heal.

In simple terms: Bad ideas hurt the soul.

Key Takeaway

Guard your mind against harmful ideas.

Themes

morality mental health philosophy

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical warning

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • education
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

spirituality critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ideas have you let influence you?
  • How do you evaluate ideas?
A Different Perspective

Some ideas can inspire positive change despite risks.

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