Civil disobedience is the assertion of a right which law should give but which it denies.

He who is ever brooding over result often loses nerve in the performance of his duty.

Performance of one's duties should be independent of public opinion.

If one has no affection for a person or a system, one should feel free to give the fullest expression to his disaffection so long as he does not contemplate, promote, or incite violence.

For me the present is merged in eternity. I may not sacrifice the latter for the present.

Robust faith in oneself and brave trust of the opponent, so called or real, is the best safeguard.

What better book can there be than the book of humanity.