Charkha is an instrument of service.

The British are weak in numbers, we are weak in spite of our numbers.

The only praise I would like and treasure is the promotion of the activities to which my life is dedicated.

A man can give up a right, but he may not give up a duty without being guilty of a grave dereliction.

I should love to satisfy all, if I possibly can; but in trying to satisfy all, I may be able to satisfy none. I have, therefore, arrived at the conclusion that the best course is to satisfy one’s own conscience and leave the world to form its own judgment, favorable or otherwise.

In an atmosphere of ahimsa, one has no scope to put his ahimsa to the test. It can be tested only in the face of himsa.

We should meet abuse by forbearance. Human nature is so constituted that if we take absolutely no notice of anger or abuse, the person indulging in it will soon weary of it and stop.