Meaning of life quote from Mahatma Gandhi (Ahmedabad)

"An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind."

Mahatma Gandhi, age 0 (1869 - 1948)

Ahmedabad, India

April 13, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Mahatma Gandhi, based in Ahmedabad, India. As a renowned thinker (1869 - 1948), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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