If fighting for the legislatures meant a sacrifice of truth and nonviolence, democracy would not be worth a moment's purchase.
A man of character will make himself worthy of any position he is given.
To observe morality is to attain mastery over our mind and our passions.
There is no need of a teacher for those who know how to think.
Personally I crave not for 'independence', which I do not understand, but I long for freedom from the English yoke.
One cannot reach Truth by untruthfulness. Truthful conduct alone can reach truth.