The principle of ahimsa is hurt by every evil thought, by undue haste, by lying, by hatred, by wishing ill to anybody.

Only an arrogant man will claim to be independent of everybody else and be self-contained.

Experience gained in two schools under my control has taught me that punishment does not purify, if anything, it hardens children.

The real property that a parent can transmit to all equally is his or her character and educational facilities.

Forgiveness is the virtue of the brave.

If it is by force that we wish to achieve Swaraj, let us drop nonviolence and offer such violence as we may.

Men say I am a saint losing himself in politics. The fact is that I am a politician trying my hardest to become a saint.