Bombay Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“While in Bombay, I began, on one hand, my study of Indian law and, on the other, my experiments in dietetics in which Virchand Gandhi, a friend, joined me. My brother, for his part was trying his best to get me briefs. The study of India law was a tedious business. The Civil Procedure Code I could in no way get on with. Not so however, with the Evidence Act. Virchand Gandhi was reading for the Solicitor's Examination and would tell me all sorts of stories about Barristers and Vakils”
About This Quote
Source Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth, 1927
Gandhi balanced legal studies with dietetics, aided by a friend, while his brother sought legal briefs; he found some law areas tedious but others engaging.
In simple terms: He combined diverse interests, finding some subjects easier than others.
Key Takeaway
Blend complementary pursuits to stay motivated.
Themes
learning
discipline
family support
cross‑disciplinary work
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
personal development
education
When to use this quote
- law school
- nutrition research
- family mentorship
- career exploration
Key Concepts
self‑directed study
collaborative learning
Questions to Reflect On
- Which subjects energize you versus drain you?
- How can friends enhance your learning?
A Different Perspective
Risk of spreading focus too thin.
![“I still think that the point of reference for every Indian when he is in doubt on any political or social issue is to say, "What would [Mahatma] Gandhi have done under the circumstances?" I didn't subscribe to his fads - prohibition, celibacy, no doctors - but generally he was always right. He…” quote by Khushwant Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f18/khushwant-singh-9061_celibacy_i-still-think-that-the-point-of-referenc_555178.jpg)
