Quote#Hope
One thing we have endeavoured to observe most scrupulously, namely,…
Quote byMahatma Gandhi · 1869–1948
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Indian Opinion (1 October 1903).
English (original)
One thing we have endeavoured to observe most scrupulously, namely, never to depart from the strictest facts and, in dealing with the difficult questions that have arisen during the year, we hope that we have used the utmost moderation possible under the circumstances.
— Mahatma Gandhi
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