If my faith burns bright, as I hope it will even if I stand alone, I shall be alive in the grave, and what is more, speaking from it!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gandhi believes that true conviction ensures his voice and influence will persist even after death.
- In plain terms
- If my faith is strong, I will still be heard even from the grave.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong beliefs outlive the person who holds them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do strong beliefs survive death?
- Can one speak from the grave?
Another view
It relies on faith in posthumous influence which cannot be proven.
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