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A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and bec
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"A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act"

- Mahatma Gandhi

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This quote by Mahatma Gandhi mentions a guy who was completely innocent and selflessly used himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, even his opponents. This act of altruism and empathy was a best act, as it was done with no expectation of reward or acknowledgment. It was an act of true selflessness, and it was provided for the benefit of the world. This quote speaks with the power of selflessness and compassion, and how it can be used to cause favorable change in the world. It also talks to the power of forgiveness and understanding, and how it can be utilized to bridge divides and bring people together. This quote is a suggestion that even in the darkest of times, there is constantly hope which we can all make a difference on the planet.

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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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