Not to have control over the senses is like sailing in a rudderless ship, bound to break to pieces on coming in contact with the very first rock.

Active nonviolence of the brave puts to flight thieves, dacoits, murderers, and prepares an army of volunteers ready to sacrifice themselves in quelling riots, in extinguishing fires and feuds, and so on.

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.

It was Ba's inspiration which helped me reach the heights of my inner self. She was my priceless jewel.

I regard the constituent assembly as the substitute ofsatyagraha. It is constructive satyagraha.

If the Commander-in-Chief will look beyond the defence forces, he will discover that the real India is not military but peace-loving.

The taking of vows that are not feasible or that are beyond one's capacity would betray thoughtlessness and want of balance.