I may fight the British ruler, but I do not hate the English or their language. In fact, I appreciate their literary treasures.

Freedom received though the efforts of others, however benevolent, cannot be retained when such effort is withdrawn.

Harijan service is a duty the caste Hindus owe to themselves.

I believe it to be perfectly possible for an individual to adopt the way of life of the future. . . without having to wait for others to do so.

Virtue lies in being absorbed in one's prayers in the presence of din and noise.

Indolence is a delightful but distressing state; we must be doing something to be happy.

I have known only one way of carrying on missionary work, viz., by personal example and discussion with searchers for knowledge.