[It] is impossible for us to establish a living vital connection with the masses unless we will work for them, through them and in their midst, not as their patrons but as their servants.

No agreement between the British and Muslims can affect me. An agreement between Hindus and Muslims alone will affect me.

Naked violence repels like the naked skeleton shorn of flesh, blood and the velvety skin.

God is Light, not darkness. God is Love, not hate. God is truth, not untruth. God alone is great.

The English language is so elastic that you can find another word to say the same thing.

Monotony is the law of nature. Look at the monotonous manner in which the sun rises. The monotony of necessary occupation is exhilarating and life giving.

I would far rather that Hinduism died than that untouchability lived.