[Speech] BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD. - Gandhi's Call for Personal Action
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
/bi ðə tʃeɪndʒ juː wɪʃ tuː siː ɪn ðə wɜːrld/
Encouragement for individual responsibility
Mahatma Gandhi encouraged people to "Be the change you wish to see in the world," emphasizing personal responsibility in effecting social change. This principle guided his non-violent resistance against British rule in India, inspiring global movements for civil rights and justice. Gandhi's message remains a powerful call to individual action and integrity.
Background
Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Independence Leader
Various speeches, early 20th century