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Measures must always in a progressive society be held superior to men, who are after all imperfect instruments, working
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"Measures must always in a progressive society be held superior to men, who are after all imperfect instruments, working for their fulfilment"

- Mahatma Gandhi

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This quote by Mahatma Gandhi speaks to the value of having a set of standards and values that are held above any individual. In a progressive society, it is essential to have steps in location that are not based on any one person, as people are imperfect and can make mistakes. This quote stresses the requirement for a system of checks and balances that can guarantee that development is made in a consistent and reputable manner. It likewise talks to the significance of having a set of values that are kept in higher regard than any private, as these worths can assist to assist decision-making and guarantee that development is made in a manner that is helpful to all. Ultimately, this quote functions as a suggestion that development is not depending on any one person, however rather on a set of steps that are held in greater regard than any individual.

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Mahatma Gandhi This quote is written / told by Mahatma Gandhi between October 2, 1869 and January 30, 1948. He was a famous Leader from India. The author also have 160 other quotes.

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