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“No man has ever been able to describe God fully. The same holds true of ahimsa.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“No man has ever been able to describe God fully. The same holds true of ahimsa.”

Mahatma Gandhi

About This Quote

Source Speech: Non‑Violence and Truth, 1931

God and ahimsa (non‑violence) are beyond complete human description.

In simple terms: We cannot fully define divine or non‑violent principles.

Key Takeaway

Accept mystery in spiritual and ethical concepts.

Themes

mystery spirituality ethics

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • teaching
  • interfaith dialogue
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

theology philosophy human limitation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What aspects of divinity remain unknowable?
  • How does embracing mystery guide moral action?
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