You may have occasion to possess or use material things, but the secret of life lies in never missing them.

Surely Islam has nothing to fear from criticism even if it be unreasonable.

Civilization, in the real sense of the term, consists not in the multiplication, but in the deliberate and voluntary reduction of wants.

True ahimsa should wear a smile even on a deathbed brought about by an assailant. It is only with that ahimsa that we can befriend our opponents and win their love.

Reasoned and willing obedience to the laws of the State is the first lesson in non-co-operation.

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

We do not know whether it is good to live or to die. Therefore, we should not take delight in living, nor should we tremble at the thought of death. We should be equiminded towards death. This is the ideal. It may be long before we reach it, and only a few of us can attain it. Even then, we must keep it constantly in view, and the more difficult it seems of attainment, the greater should be the effort we put forth.