The sanyasa of the Gita will not tolerate complete cessation of activity.

For me patriotism is the sme as humanity. I am patriotic because I am human and humane. It is not exclusive. I will not hurt England or Germany to serve India . . . My patriotism is inclusive and admits of no enmity or ill-will.

Civil disobedience becomes a sacred duty when the state becomes lawless or corrupt.

The wise are unaffected either by death or life. These are but faces of the same coin.

The force of nonviolence is infinitely more wonderful and subtle than the material forces of nature, like electricity.

I should love to satisfy all, if I possibly can; but in trying to satisfy all, I may be able to satisfy none. I have, therefore, arrived at the conclusion that the best course is to satisfy one’s own conscience and leave the world to form its own judgment, favorable or otherwise.

The golden rule is to act fearlessly upon what one believes to be right.