Life is an aspiration. Its mission is to strive after perfection, which is self-realization. The ideal must not be lowered because of our weaknesses or imperfections.

Total nonviolent non-cooperation has no place in popular Raj, whatever its level may be.

I abhor vivisection with my whole soul. All the scientific discoveries stained with innocent blood I count as of no consequence.

My nonviolence does recognize different species of violence, defensive and offensive.

The real love is to love them that hate you, to love your neighbor even though you distrust him.

To put up with. . . distortions and to stick to one's guns come what may - this is the. . . gift of leadership.

It's a big error to dream of a society where nobody needs to be good.