Abortion Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“The whole world is in the throes of a new birth. Anything done for a temporary gain would be tantamount to an abortion.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 1942 address on social reform, India
A new era is dawning; short‑term gains are morally comparable to ending a life.
In simple terms: Temporary gain equals moral harm.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting, ethical progress.
Themes
ethics
social change
future
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- Is all short‑term gain immoral?
- How to balance urgency with ethics?
A Different Perspective
Might be overly absolutist.
