Spiritually, compulsory disarmament has made us unmanly, and the presence of an alien army of occupation, employed with deadly effect to crush in us the spirit of resistance, has made us think we cannot look after ourselves or put up a defense against foreign aggression, or even defend our homes and families.

Nonviolent attainment of self-government presupposes a non-violent control over the violent elements in the country.

We win justice quickest by rendering justice to the other party.

There is always enough for the needy, there is never enough for the greedy.

A satyagrahi lays down his life, but never gives up. That is the meaning of the 'do or die' slogan.

I would like to assure those who would serve Daridranarayana that there is music, art, economy and joy in the spinning wheel.

Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If you’re right and you know it, speak your mind. Speak your mind. Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth.