It is my view that the vegetarian manner of living, by its purely physical effect on the human temperament, would most beneficially influence the lot of mankind.

Nationalism, on my opinion, is nothing more than an idealistic rationalization for militarism and aggression.

As long as there will be a man, there will be wars.

Marriage is but slavery made to appear civilized.

The greatest activity of which man is capable: Opening up yet another fragment of the frontier of beauty.

Life is a preparation for the future; and the best preparation for the future is to live as if there were none.

Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth. (said of Mahatma Gandhi)