I claim to know my millions. All the hours of the day I am with them. They are my first care and God that is to be found in the hearts of the dumb millions.

If you want something done, ask. If you want something done quickly, ask, and then begin counting down from ten with no explanation.

I must declare that it is better for India do discard violence altogether even for defending her borders.

Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up.

Without living Truth, God is nowhere.

Hinduism is a living organism liable to growth and decay subject to the laws of Nature. One and indivisible at the root, it has grown into a vast tree with innumerable branches. The changes in the season affect it. It has its autumn and its summer, its winter and its spring. It is, and is not, based on scriptures. It does not derive its authority from one book. Non violence has found the highest expression and application in Hinduism.

Mass illiteracy is India's sin and shame and must be liquidated.