If I were asked to define the Hindu creed, I should simply say: search after Truth through non-violent means. Hinduism is a relentless pursuit after truth.

My ahimsa is my own. I am not able to accept in its entirety the doctrine of non-killing of animals.

I call myself a Sanatani Eternal Hindu, because I believe in the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, and all that goes by the name of Hindu scripture, and therefore in avataras and rebirth.

Nonviolence requires more courage than the soldier of war.

If there is violence, it will certainly be crushed because violence can only end in a disgraceful rout.

Violent means will give violent swaraj. That would be a menace to the world and to India herself.

Honesty is incompatible with amassing a large fortune.