The weapon of nonviolence does not need supermen or superwomen to wield it; even beings of common clay can use it and have used it before this with success.

Truth is transcendent. There are many expressions of it and ways to glimpse it. We cannot hold it in our clenched fist, but must hold it in our open palm and invite others to see it for themselves.

Our peaceful non-co-operation must be constructive, non-destructive. Poison should not emerge from the throes of love.

Freedom of worship, even of public speech, would become a farce if interference became the order of the day.

A vow must lead one upwards, never downwards towards perdition.

My austerities, fasting and prayers are, I know, of no value if I rely upon them for reforming me. My penance is the prayer of a bleeding heart for forgiveness for sins unwittingly committed.

God is the source of Light and Life and yet He is above and beyond all these. God is conscience.