Yesterday I quoted from a work of fiction on the subject of tyrants. Today, I turn to a very real person . . . one of the greatest, most revered political ethicists of modern times . . . a peacemaker who was assassinated for his views on freedom and civil rights: Mahatma Gandhi.

Known in India as the “Father of the Nation,” he led the drive for his country’s independence from British rule, and inspired worldwide civil rights movements through non-violent resistance.

And on the subject of tyrants, he offered these words of hope:

“Remember that all through history, there have been tyrants
and murderers, and for a time, they seem invincible.
But in the end, they always fall. Always.”

– Mahatma Gandhi, “Gandhi: An Autobiography”

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My question remains: How long do we have to wait before the fall?

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
11/11/25