Gandhi

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1. “In non-violence the bravery consists in dying, not in kill.” I-265
I think that Gandhi is trying to make a very clear point that human beings often miss. He states that bravery is dying, not in killing. A violent act against an enemy could make you feel brave; that one fought for what he/she believed in and killed. Gandhi, using non-violent acts to get through to people thinks dying is more honorable if done non-violently then actually killing someone.
I agree with Gandhi in the sense that people should not feel brave when they kill. It is so easy to pick up a gun and kill someone, but it so much braver to die for something you believe in and keep peace among people. Gandhi truly believes that he would rather die making his point and being brave in that sense, then killing someone out of hatred.
This statement is applicable to the modern world. We often lose track of dignity and pride and feel or act brave for the wrong reason. Soldiers that go into combat to defend our country are very brave. They are called upon by America to protect our country. Obviously there are going to be acts of violence, however in these circumstances the act of bravery is extended. I also think that the soldiers who do kill do not feel brave for the kill, rather than they feel brave for honoring our country and actually protecting it.
2. “Imperfect as I am, I started with imperfect men and women and sailed on an uncharted ocean.” I-396
Gandhi admits to being imperfect, which is appropriate. He is saying he believes in something, and knows he can not change the world. He says he started with imperfect men and women and sailed on an uncharted ocean. I think he means he educated those who would listen to him. There are humans out there that do believe what Gandhi has to say, and his options are unlimited once he has them believing in non-violent acts.
I agree with Gandhi in the sense that he states he’s imperfect but still tries to get p...