It has always been a mystery to me how men can feel themselves honoured by the humiliation of their fellow beings.
Mahatma GandhiAbout author
- Author's profession: Leader, Politician
- Nationality: indian
- Born: October 2, 1869
- Died: January 30, 1948
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