Able Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“To see the universal and all-pervading Spirit of Truth face to face, one must be able to love the meanest of all creation as oneself.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The 1948 Address on Truth, Mahatma Gandhi, 1948
Understanding truth requires loving all beings, even the smallest, as oneself.
In simple terms: Love all beings to know truth.
Cultivate compassion for all life.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- environmental activism
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice love toward those you find insignificant?
- What barriers prevent you from seeing yourself in others?
Loving all may be difficult when faced with harmful actions.