Freedom of worship, even of public speech, would become a farce if interference became the order of the day.

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 early Mussalmans accepted Islam not because they knew it to be revealed but because it appealed to their virgin reason.

I am not at all concerned with appearing to be consistent. In my pursuit after Truth I have discarded many ideas and learnt many new things.

A vow is a purely religious act which cannot be taken in a fit of passion. It can be taken only with a mind purified and composed and with God as witness.

The greatest help you can give me is to banish fear from your hearts.

A government builds its prestige upon the apparently voluntary association of the governed.