The purpose of life is undoubtedly to know oneself. We cannot do it unless we learn to identify ourselves with all that lives. The sum-total of that life is God.

It is a heavy downpour of rain which drenches the soil to fullness; likewise only a profuse shower of love can overcome hatred.

A genuine satyagraha should never excite contempt in the opponent even when it fails to command regard or respect.

There is enough for the need of everyone in this world, but not for the greed of everyone.

I should love to satisfy all, if I possibly can; but in trying to satisfy all, I may be able to satisfy none. I have, therefore, arrived at the conclusion that the best course is to satisfy one’s own conscience and leave the world to form its own judgment, favorable or otherwise.

Passive resistance is a method of securing rights by personal suffering; it is the reverse of resistance by arms.

As the means, so the end.