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by so.be.it on January 5th, 2009

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"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problem.”- Mahatma Gandhi--What does this quote mean to you? What is the background info on this quote?

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  • by Anon y mouse on January 5th, 2009

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    It means that inactivity in the face of injustice is itself unjust and the background is Ghandi's refusal to resort to violence and his strength in showing the world that non violent direct action was both effective politically and the only long term solution for political problems that all too often are used as an excuse for violence.

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  • by bluff2085 on February 15th, 2011

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    Gandhi is calling everyone out for half-assing it.

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