A leader is useless when he acts against the promptings of his own conscience.

The man who eats to live, who is friends with the five powers - earth, water, ether, sun and air - who is a servant of God, the Creator of all these, ought not to fall ill.

The pursuit of truth does not permit violence on one's opponent.

It goes without saying that moderation and sobriety are of the very essence of vow-taking.

No one should dogmatize about the capacity of human nature for degradation or exaltation.

I claim to know my millions. All the hours of the day I am with them. They are my first care and God that is to be found in the hearts of the dumb millions.

India will not be a helpless partner in her own exploitation and foreign domination.