I believe in the essential unity of all that lives. Therefore, I believe that if one person gains spiritually, the whole world gains, and that if one person falls, the whole world falls to that extent.

A person who has truly realized the principle of nonviolence has the God given strength for his weapon, and the world has not yet known anything that can match it.

God alone is the judge of true greatness because He knows men's hearts.

Men should do their actual living and working in communities small enough to permit of genuine self-government and the assumption of personal responsibilities, federated into larger units in such a way that the temptation to abuse great power should not arise.

I may fight the British ruler, but I do not hate the English or their language. In fact, I appreciate their literary treasures.

A seeker of truth will never begin by discounting his opponent's statement as unworthy of trust.

Every murder or other injury, no matter for what cause, committed or inflicted on another is a crime against humanity.