I reject any religious doctrine that does not appeal to reason and is in conflict with morality.

The power of nonviolent resistance can only come from honest working of the constructive programme.

Satyagraha is a force that has come to stay. No force in the world can kill it.

There is no time limit for a satyagrahi nor is there a limit to his capacity for suffering.

The science of nonviolence can alone lead one to pure democracy.

An opponent is entitled to the same regard for his principles as we would expect others to have for ours. Non-violence demands that we should see every opportunity to win over opponents.

One needs to be slow to form convictions, but once formed they must be defended against the heaviest odds.