The real power here lies in Gandhi's rejection of waiting—that paralyzing belief that change happens through petition, complaint, or waiting for permission from above. He's insisting that integrity demands consistency between your convictions and your conduct, which is far harder than holding righteous opinions. A person who despises corruption but cheats on their taxes, or champions kindness while gossiping, misses the point entirely. What makes this stick is that it places the burden squarely on us, not circumstance: you cannot outsource your values to politicians, institutions, or "someone else," which is precisely why so many find it uncomfortable to sit with.