The ally we must cultivate is the part of our enemy which knows the truth.

All religions are branches of the same mighty tree, but I must not change over from one branch to another for the sake of expediency.

The whole existence of man is a ceaseless duel between the forces of life and death.

It is impossible for me to reconcile myself to the idea of conversion after the style that goes on in India and elsewhere today. It is an error which is perhaps the greatest impediment to the world's progress toward peace. ... Why should a Christian want to convert a Hindu to Christianity? Why should he not be satisfied if the Hindu is a good or godly man?

The way to truth lies through ahimsa (nonviolence).

I would rather have India resort to arms in order to defend her honour than that she should, in a cowardly manner, become or remain a helpless witness to her own dishonor.

Himsa does not need to be taught, Man as animal is violent, but as spirit is nonviolent.