Jewels can be replaced, cousin. Independence, once lost, cannot.

R.L. LaFevers
Jewels can be replaced, cousin. Independence, once lost, cannot.
Jewels can be replaced, cousin. Independence, once lost, cannot.
Jewels can be replaced, cousin. Independence, once lost, cannot.
Jewels can be replaced, cousin. Independence, once lost, cannot.
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This is a quote said by the great Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi. He was speaking of our independence from British rule when he said, “Jewels can be replaced, cousin. Independence, once lost, cannot.”

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