I call myself a labourer because I take pride in calling myself a spinner, weaver, farmer and scavenger.

The taking of vows that are not feasible or that are beyond one's capacity would betray thoughtlessness and want of balance.

I can neither serve God nor humanity if as an Indian I do not serve India, and as a Hindu I do not serve Indian Mussalmans.

The spinning wheel is a symbol of nonviolence for me.

There is always a limit to self-indulgence, but none to self-restraint.

Cent percent swadeshi gives sufficient scope for the most insatiable ambition for service and a satisfaction of every kind of talent.

That atomic energy though harnessed by American scientists and army men for destructive purposes may be utilised by other scientists for humanitarian purposes is undoubtedly within the realm of possibility. ... An incendiary uses fire for his destructive and nefarious purpose, a housewife makes daily use of it in preparing nourishing food for mankind.