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Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a
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"Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment"

- Mahatma Gandhi

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Mahatma Gandhi's quote talks to the power of love and how it can be more effective than fear. He suggests that power acquired through worry of penalty is short-lived and not as reliable as power obtained through acts of love. He suggests that love is a more powerful incentive than fear and that it can produce a long lasting impact. He likewise suggests that power based on love is a thousand times more reliable than power based on worry. This quote speaks with the power of love and how it can be utilized to produce favorable modification. It also speaks to the value of comprehending the power of love and how it can be utilized to develop lasting relationships and favorable outcomes.

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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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