I am a Hindu by birth. And yet I do not know much of Hinduism, and I know less of other religions. In fact I do not know where I am, and what is and what should be my belief. I intend to make a careful study of my own religion and, as far as I can, of others.

I do regard spinning and weaving as a necessary part of any national system of education.

Legal imposition avoids the necessity of honour or good faith.

Be truthful, gentle, and fearless.

I can no more preach nonviolence to a cowardly man than I can tempt a blind man to enjoy healthy scenes.

Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of ignorance that surround it, it shines clear.

He who is ever brooding over result often loses nerve in the performance of his duty.