For me nonviolence is a creed. I must act up to it, whether I am alone or have companions.

If everybody lives by the sweat of his brow, the earth will become a paradise.

Obedience to the law of bread labour will bring about a silent revolution in the structure of society.

To me the Mahabharata is a profoundly religious book, largely allegorical, in a way meant to be a historical record.

To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.

Non-violence and cowardice are contradictory terms. Non-violence is the greatest virtue, cowardice the greatest vice. Non-violence springs from love, cowardice from hate. Non-violence always suffers, cowardice would always inflict suffering. Perfect non-violence is the highest bravery. Non-violent conduct is never demoralising; cowardice always is.

Each one prays to God according to his own light.