Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph: a beginning, a struggle, and a victory.

Nonviolence, applied to very large masses of mankind, is a new experiment in the history of the world.

Joy lies in the fight, in the attempt, in the suffering involved, not in the victory itself

The use of soul-force for turning stones into bread would have been considered, as it is still considered, as black magic.

Think of the poorest person you know and see if your next act will be of any use to him.

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.

Real beauty is my aim.