The meticulous care for the rights of the least among us is the sin qua non of nonviolence.

If she [woman] is weak in striking, she is strong in suffering.

The spirit of non-violence necessarily leads to humility. Non-violence means reliance on God, the rock of ages. If we would seek his aid, we must approach Him with a humble and contrite heart.

It is the reformer who is anxious for the reform, and not society, from which he should expect nothing better than opposition, abhorrence and even mortal persecution.

My greatest weapon is mute prayer.

Whenever you are confronted with an opponent. Conquer him with love.

Nonviolence requires more courage than the soldier of war.