Causes Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“Seeming failure is not of the law of satyagrahabut of incompetence of the satyagrahi by whatever cause induced.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: On Satyagraha, 1930
Satyagrahis may appear to fail due to personal incompetence rather than the principle itself.
In simple terms: Failure often stems from the practitioner, not the method.
Key Takeaway
Improve personal skill and resolve.
Themes
leadership
resistance
self‑assessment
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- activist training
- self‑reflection
- team building
Key Concepts
satyagraha
ethical protest
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal skills are needed for effective Satyagraha?
- How can groups support each other's growth?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on individual blame can ignore systemic factors.
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