A civilization based on nonviolence must be different from that organized for violence.

My work will be finished if I succeed in carrying conviction to the human family that every man or woman, however weak in body, is the guardian of his or her self-respect and liberty.

If Swaraj is to be had by peaceful methods, it will only be attained by attention to every little detail of national life.

It took Britain half the resources of the planet to achieve its prosperity; how many planets will a country like India require?

To a true artist only that face is beautiful which, quite apart from its exterior, shines with the truth within the soul.

How do you know if the next act you are about to do is the right one or the wrong one? Consider the face of the poorest and most vulnerable human being that you have ever chanced upon, and ask yourself if the act that you contemplate will be of benefit to that person; and if it will be, it's the right thing to do, and if not, rethink it.

Distinguish between real needs and artificial wants and control the latter.