Though we are politically free, we are hardly free from the subtle domination of the West.

I shall despair when I despair of myself, of God and humanity.

The story of the creation and similar things in it did not impress me very much, but on the contrary made me incline somewhat towards atheism.

Non-violent resistance implies the very opposite of weakness. Defiance combined with non-retaliatory acceptance of repression from one's opponents is active, not passive. It requires strength, and there is nothing automatic or intuitive about the resoluteness required for using non-violent methods in political struggle and the quest for Truth.

A courageous man prefers death to the surrender of self-respect.

I believe that a party wishing equality for India does exist in Britain. But it is an insignificant minority, and while I honour and like their opinion I cannot be enthused over it, for I know that those who shape policy and dominate are otherwise inclined. For me, therefore, it is only the Secretary of State who counts.

Hunger is the argument that is driving India to the spinning wheel.