The essence of all religions is one. Only their approaches are different.

A smattering of English is worse than useless; it is an unnecessary tax on our women.

The meticulous care for the rights of the least among us is the sin qua non of nonviolence.

To gain India's freedom, the capacity for suffering must go hand in hand with the capacity for ceaseless labour.

A man can give up a right, but he may not give up a duty without being guilty of a grave dereliction.

I have so much to accomplish today that I must meditate for two hours instead of one.

Self-defense...is the only honourable course where there is unreadiness for self-immolation.