Society is made up of groups, and as long as the smaller groups do not have the same rights and the same protection as others - I don['t care whether you call it capitalism or communism -it is not going to work. Somehow, the guys in power have to be reached by counterpower, or through a change in their hearts and minds, or change will not come.

Those who are willing to sacrifice and be of service have very little difficulty with people. They know what they are all about. People can't help but want to be near them. They help them; they work with them. That's what love is all about. It starts with your heart and radiates out.

Real education should consist of drawing the goodness and the best out of our own students. What better books can there be than the book of humanity?

Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves - and be free.

Non-violence has suffered its biggest defeat in the hands of people who most want to talk about it.

Through Gandhi and my own life experience, I have learned about nonviolence. I believe that human life is a very special gift from God, and that no one has a right to take that away in any cause, however just. I am convinced that nonviolence is more powerful than violence.

If you win non-violently, then you have a double victory, you have not only won your fight, but you remain free.