No matter what the cause was and wherever it was, Indian governments must never requisition the services of British soldiers to deal with civil disturbances.

It is the absolute right of India to misgovern herself.

I felt that God could be realized only through service. And service for me was the service of India, because it came to me without my seeking, because I had an aptitude for it.

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

I do regard spinning and weaving as a necessary part of any national system of education.

I regard untouchability as such a grave sin as to warrant divine chastisement.

I am a man of peace. I believe in peace. But I do not want peace at any price.