Truth is self-evident, nonviolence is its maturest fruit. It is contained in truth, but is not self-evident.

Of all the superstitions that affect India, none is so great as that a knowledge of the English language is necessary for imbibing ideas of liberty and developing accuracy to thought.

Forgiveness is choosing to love. It is the first skill of self-giving love.

I am not at all concerned with appearing to be consistent. In my pursuit after Truth I have discarded many ideas and learnt many new things.

When faced with a choice between violence and cowardice, always choose violence

Woman is the companion of man, gifted with equal mental capacity...If by strength is meant moral power, then woman is immeasurably man's superior...If non-violence is the law of our being, the future is with women.

Tolerance is the only thing that will enable persons belonging to different religions to live as good neighbours and friends.