It is simple impertinence for any man, or any body of men, to begin, or to contemplate, reform of the whole world.

He who is ever brooding over result often loses nerve in the performance of his duty.

Manliness consists not in bluff, bravado or loneliness. It consists in daring to do the right thing and facing consequences whether it is in matters social, political or other. It consists in deeds not words.

You may think your actions are meaningless and that they won't help, but that is no excuse, you must still act.

Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him. Will he gain anything by it? Will it restore him to a control over his own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to swaraj for the hungry and spiritually starving millions?

Religion is not what you will get after reading all the scriptures of the world. It is not really what is grasped by the grain. It is a heart grasp.

Organization of khaddar is infinitely better than co-operative societies or any other form of village organization.