Gandhi: “a pig and a bird”
When Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a law student at
University College, London, there was a Professor Peters there
who disliked him because Gandhi “did not know his place” and
was not subservient; they argued often.
One day, Professor Peters was lunching in the main dining Hall
of the University and Gandhi came along with his tray and sat
down next to him. The Professor, in his arrogance, said, “Mr.
Gandhi, you do not understand, a pig and a bird do not eat
together.” Gandhi replied, “Please don’t worry Professor, I’ll fly
away” and he moved to another table.
The annoyed Professor Peters, was further irritated when Gandhi
answered all questions brilliantly at the next examination. He
asked Gandhi the following question, “Mr. Gandhi, if you are
walking down t