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Gandhi used nonviolent protest to promote civil rights for the people of India.

"True nonviolence should mean a complete freedom from ill will and anger and hate and an overflowing love for all."

– Gandhi

Courtesy: Gandhi Virtual Ashram

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Gandhi utilizó la protesta no violenta para promover los Derechos Civiles del pueblo Hindú.

"La no-violencia verdadera debe significar una completa libertad de la mala voluntad, la ira y el odio, y un amor desbordante por todos.”

– Gandhi

Cortesía: Gandhi Virtual Ashram

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