I must try to live in society and yet remain untouched by its pitfalls.

This campaign of non-cooperation has no reference to diplomacy, secret or open. The only diplomacy it admits of is the statement and pursuance of truth at any cost.

I claim to be no more than the average person with less than average ability. I have not the shadow of a doubt that any man or woman can achieve what I have, if he or she would make the same effort and cultivate the same hope and faith.

The use of soul-force for turning stones into bread would have been considered, as it is still considered, as black magic.

Ahimsa is the strongest force known.

Active nonviolence of the brave puts to flight thieves, dacoits, murderers, and prepares an army of volunteers ready to sacrifice themselves in quelling riots, in extinguishing fires and feuds, and so on.

The real meaning of economic equality is "To each according to his need."