A country that is governed by its national army can never be morally free and, therefore, its so-called weakest member can never rise to his full moral height.

Insistence on truth can come into play when one party practices untruth or injustice. Only then can love be tested. True friendship is put to the test only when one party disregards the obligation of friendship.

You can't hurt me without my permission.

A votary of ahimsa must cultivate the habit of unremitting toil, sleepless vigilance, ceaseless self-control.

Without real nonviolence, there would be perfect anarchy.

All have not the same capacity. I would allow a man of intellect to earn more, I would not cramp his talent.

I swear by swadeshi as it affords occasion for ample exercise of all our faculties and it tests every one of the millions of men and women, young and old.