The only tyrant I accept in this world is the 'still small voice' within me. And even though I have to face the prospect of being a minority of one, I humbly believe I have the courage to be in such a hopeless minority.

Mahatma Gandhi
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Emma Goldman was a controversial anarchist who was best known for her involvement in the labor movement, advocacy for women's rights, and her political activism. She didn’t have the easiest life, but she remained committed to her beliefs even when it was difficult. Emma Goldman once said that ‘the only tyrant I accept in this world is the 'still small voice' within me.”

Source: The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology Of His Writings On His Life, Work, And Ideas

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