Darkness Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“While everything around me is ever changing, ever dying, there is underlying that change a living power that is changeless, that holds all together, that creates, dissolves and recreates… For I can see in the midst of death, life persists, in the midst of untruth, truth persists, in the midst of darkness light persists.”
About This Quote
Amidst constant change and decay, an unchanging life force sustains truth, light, and existence.
In simple terms: Underlying constancy persists through change.
Key Takeaway
A timeless essence underlies all transformation.
Themes
impermanence
spirituality
truth
light
philosophy
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- person coping with loss
- scientist studying entropy
- spiritual practitioner meditating on permanence
Key Concepts
dualism of change vs. constancy
metaphysical continuity
Practical Applications
- Meditate on enduring values during upheaval
- Use the notion of constancy to anchor decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in an unchanging core affect resilience?
- Can recognizing permanence coexist with embracing change?
