[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.

All business depends upon men fulfilling their responsibilities.

Democracy can only represent the average if not less than the average.

The very essence of our civilization is that we give a paramount place to morality in all our affairs, public or private.

The need of the moment is not one religion, but mutual respect and tolerance of the devotees of the different religions.

An awakened people who rely upon their nonviolent strength are independent in the face of any conceivable combination of the armed powers.

I do not want my house to be rounded by walls and my windows to be closed to other cultures. I wish to become familiar with the culture of lands as much as possible but I will not permit them to affect me or shake me from my own status.