Man lives freely only by his readiness to die, if need be, at the hands of his brother, never by killing him.

My Swaraj is to keep intact the genius of our civilization.

For me to dominate the Congress in spite of these fundamental differences is almost a species of violence which I must refrain from.

He who trifles with truth cuts at the root of Ahimsa [non-violence]. He who is angry is guilty of Himsa.

Without real nonviolence, there would be perfect anarchy.

I would rather have India resort to arms in order to defend her honour than that she should, in a cowardly manner, become or remain a helpless witness to her own dishonor.

In His boundless love God permits the atheist to live.