A true man of piety will consider himself a sinner and, therefore, untouchable.

A nonviolent person's life is always at the disposal of him who would take it.

It is good to see ourselves as others see us. Try as we may, we are never able to know ourselves fully as we are, especially the evil side of us. This we can do only if we are not angry with our critics but will take in good heart whatever they might have to say.

I understood . . . that those who desired salvation should act like the trustee who, though having control over great possessions, regards not an iota of them as his own.

Of what avail is my love if it be only so long as I trust my friend?

Not those who shout 'satyagraha', 'satyagraha' will do satyagraha, but those who will work for it.

I would beseech you not only to be pure beyond suspicion but I would ask you to combine with stainless purity, great wisdom and great ability.