Lot 408
Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand "Mahatma" (1869-1948) Indian nationalist and spiritual leader, recognized as "Father of the Nation." His use of the principle of non-violent resistance to gain civil rights and political independence influenced later leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi, Cesar Chavez, Benigno Aquino, Jr., and Lech Walesa.
Typed Letter Signed ("M K Gandhi"), with several holograph corrections, one page, 6½ x 8¼ in., Wardha (India), Mar. 15, 1935. To (Rabbi) Louis Wolsey, Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia:
"I thank you for your letter. I have not a shadow of a doubt that vituperation and returning evil with evil does add to the stock of evil in the world, and therefore does not serve any body. Non resistance however does not mean passive submission to the will of the persecutor. On the contrary it means a refusal to submit to his will and preparedness to suffer the consequence of non-submission. Without prayer and humility there can be no non-violence. This is the lesson I have learnt from an experience which now covers a period of nearly 40 years."
The letter was typed with a purple ribbon and signed by Gandhi with purple ink. Very Fine. Pencil notations in left margin of letter were made by Rabbi Wolsey. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope with holograph address.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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