Every moment of my existence is dedicated to the winning of Swaraj by means of truth and nonviolence.

A balanced intellect presupposes a harmonious growth of body, mind and soul.

Democracy and dependence on the military and police are incompatible.

The purpose of life is undoubtedly to know oneself. We cannot do it unless we learn to identify ourselves with all that lives. The sum-total of that life is God.

Those who are lacking in bhakti (devotion), lacking in faith, are ill qualified to interpret the scriptures.

We must always seek to ally ourselves with that part of the enemy that knows what is right.

Ahimsa is the highest duty. Even if we cannot practice it in full, we must try to understand its spirit and refrain as far as is humanly possible from violence.