The spirit of non-violence necessarily leads to humility. Non-violence means reliance on God, the rock of ages. If we would seek his aid, we must approach Him with a humble and contrite heart.

The music of life is in danger of being lost in the music of the voice.

Nonviolence means an ocean of compassion. It means shedding from us every trace of ill will for others. It does not mean abjectness or timidity, or fleeing in fear. It means, on the contrary, firmness of mind and courage, a resolute spirit.

The end of nonviolent 'war' is always an agreement, never dictation, much less humiliation of the opponent.

The art that is in the machine-made article, appeals only to the eye; the art in Khadi appeals first to the heart and then to the eye.

Only living things bring living joy to the soul and must elevate it.

Our non-co-operation is with the system the English have established in India, with the material civilization and its attendant greed and exploitation of the weak.