Intolerance is itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true democratic spirit.

The real seat of taste was not the tongue but the mind

Marriage is not an act of services. It is a comfort man or woman seeks for himself or herself.

God is not a person. God is an eternal principle.

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.

For me patriotism is the sme as humanity. I am patriotic because I am human and humane. It is not exclusive. I will not hurt England or Germany to serve India . . . My patriotism is inclusive and admits of no enmity or ill-will.

Complete independence will be complete only to the extent of our approach in practice to truth and nonviolence.