Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Responsible Journalism


 I have taken up journalism not for its sake but merely as an aid to what I have conceived to be my mission in life. My mission is to teach by example and precept under severe restraint the use of the matchless weapon of satyagraha which is direct corollary of non-violence and truth. I am anxious, indeed I am impatient, to demonstrate that there is no remedy for the many ills of life save that of non-violence. It is a solvent strong enough to melt the stoniest heart. To be true to my faith, therefore, I may not write in anger or malice. I may not write idly. I may not write merely to excite passion. The reader can have no idea of the restraint I have to exercise from week to week in the choice of topics and my vocabulary. It is a training for me. It enables me to peep into myself and make discoveries of my weaknesses. Often my vanity dictates a smart expression or my anger a harsh adjective. It is a terrible ordeal but a fine exercise to remove these weeds.
-  M.K.Gandhi,  Young India, 2-7-1925

3 comments:

  1. Great Post...i enjoyed reading..Thanks for sharing

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  2. Gandhi did not only bring change to India he inspired men to change themselves and the world. His dedication to truth and love is unmatched by very few. He is a gift that God bestowed upon men

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  3. Gandhi by examples followed by himself. This is the mark of a truly great person. Thank you for sharing.

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