What is life worth without trials and tribulations which are the salt of life.

Nonviolence means an ocean of compassion. It means shedding from us every trace of ill will for others. It does not mean abjectness or timidity, or fleeing in fear. It means, on the contrary, firmness of mind and courage, a resolute spirit.

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.

Anger and intolerance are the twin enemies of correct understanding.

My interest in India's freedom will cease if she adopts violent means, for their fruit will not be freedom but slavery in disguise.

True prayer is not a prelude to inaction.

An India awakened and free has a message of peace and goodwill to a groaning world.