A true life lived amongst the people is in itself an object-lesson that must produce its own effect upon immediate surroundings.

Whatever does not exist in the body can't be found in the universe, and whatever exists in the universe can be found in the body.

Civility does not ...mean the mere outward gentleness of speech cultivated for the occasion, but an inborn gentleness and desire to do the opponent good.

When a man vowed to nonviolence as the law governing human beings dares to refer to war, he can only do it so as to strain every nerve to avoid it.

A nonviolent life is an act of self-examination and self-purification, whether by an individual, group or nation.

A person who is worried about the outcome of his work does not see his goal; he sees only his opposition and the obstacles before him.

A love that is based on the goodness of those whom you love is a mercenary affair.