Famous quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Mobile Desktop
The spirit of democracy is not a mechanical thing to be adjusted by abolition of forms. It requires change of heart
Like

"The spirit of democracy is not a mechanical thing to be adjusted by abolition of forms. It requires change of heart"

- Mahatma Gandhi

About this Quote

Mahatma Gandhi's quote talks to the idea that democracy is not simply a system of federal government, but a spirit that should be embraced by the individuals. He recommends that merely eliminating specific kinds of government will not be enough to create a real democracy. Instead, he argues that a change of heart is necessary in order for democracy to be successful. This change of mind needs people to be open up to various ideas, to be happy to compromise, and to be tolerant of various opinions. It likewise requires individuals to be happy to work together for the common good, and to be willing to put aside their own interests for the benefit of the entire. Gandhi's quote is a suggestion that democracy is not just a system of federal government, but a spirit that must be welcomed by the people in order for it to be successful.

About the Author

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.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all - Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I
"If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all"
Elizabeth I, Royalty
Small: Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage - H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken
"Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage"
H. L. Mencken, Writer
Small: Have a strong mind and a soft heart - Anthony J. DAngelo
Anthony J. D'Angelo
"Have a strong mind and a soft heart"
Anthony J. D'Angelo, Author
Small: At the heart of the Reggio Emilia approach is the belief that children are full of potential, competent, and c
Loris Malaguzzi
"At the heart of the Reggio Emilia approach is the belief that children are full of potential, competent, and capable of constructing their own learning"
Loris Malaguzzi, Teacher
Small: A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread - George Herbert
George Herbert
"A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread"
George Herbert, Poet
Small: The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrumen
"The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace"
Carlos Santana, Musician
Small: A light heart lives long - William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
"A light heart lives long"
William Shakespeare, Dramatist
Small: A loving heart is the truest wisdom - Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
"A loving heart is the truest wisdom"
Charles Dickens, Novelist
Small: I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year - Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year"
Charles Dickens, Novelist
Small: He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree - Roy L. Smith
Roy L. Smith
"He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree"
Roy L. Smith, Clergyman