Abstain Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

“It is the duty of every thoughtful Indian not to marry. In case he is helpless in regard to marriage, he should abstain from sexual intercourse with his wife.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi — Download Open image

“It is the duty of every thoughtful Indian not to marry. In case he is helpless in regard to marriage, he should abstain from sexual intercourse with his wife.”

Mahatma Gandhi

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