I do believe that where there is a choice between cowardice and non-violence I would advise violence. Thus when my eldest son asked me what he should have done, had he been present when I was almost fatally assaulted in 1908, whether he should have run away and seen me killed or whether he should have used his physical force which he could and wanted to use, and defended me, I told him that it was his duty to defend me even by using violence.
Mahatma GandhiSacrifice that causes pain is no sacrifice at all. True sacrifice is joy-giving and uplifting.
Mahatma GandhiI would like to assure those who would serve Daridranarayana that there is music, art, economy and joy in the spinning wheel.
Mahatma GandhiThere is already enough superstition in our country. No effort should be spared to resist further addition in the shape of Gandhi worship.
Mahatma Gandhi