A satyagrahi is born to be deceived.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those who resist unjustly are targeted by deceptions.
- In plain terms
- People fighting for rights get tricked easily.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect to be deceived when fighting for justice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do activists get deceived?
- How do you handle being misled?
Another view
Not everyone seeking change faces deception.
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