What do I think of Western civilization? I think it would be a very good idea.

There is no hope for the aching world except through the narrow and straight path of nonviolence.

Truth has drawn me into the field of politics; and I can say without the slightest hesitation, and yet in all humility, that those who say that religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion means.

Non-violent resistance implies the very opposite of weakness. Defiance combined with non-retaliatory acceptance of repression from one's opponents is active, not passive. It requires strength, and there is nothing automatic or intuitive about the resoluteness required for using non-violent methods in political struggle and the quest for Truth.

Was it that you wanted to pull my leg by transporting me to the frozen Himalayan heights of 'mahatmaship' and claiming for yourself absolution from having to follow my precepts?

Study men laying down their lives without hurting anyone else in the cause of their country's freedom.

God the Compassionate and the Merciful, Tolerance incarnate, allows Mammon to have his nine days' wonder.