Who said “To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.”?

Disputed

It's credited to Mahatma Gandhi, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

What the research foundNo reliable early source found for Mahatma Gandhi.

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APA

“To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.” [Quotation attributed to Mahatma Gandhi]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2779-to-believe-in-something-and-not-to-live/

MLA

“To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.” Attributed to Mahatma Gandhi. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2779-to-believe-in-something-and-not-to-live/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.” Attributed to Mahatma Gandhi. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/2779-to-believe-in-something-and-not-to-live/.