Surely conversion is a matter between man and his Maker who alone knows his creatures' hearts. A conversion without a clean heart is, in my opinion, a denial of God and Religion. Conversion without cleanliness of heart can only be a matter of sorrow, not joy, to a godly person.

Performance of duty and observance of morality are convertible terms.

It is necessary to correct the error that vegetarianism has made us weak in mind, or passive or inert in action. I do not regard flesh-food as necessary at any stage

My dharma teaches me to give my life for the sake of others without even attempting to kill.

Since the propagation of nonviolence is the mission of my life, I must pursue it in all weathers.

For a non-violent person the whole world is one family. He will thus fear none, nor will others fear him.

Ahimsa is not a matter of mere dietetics: it transcends it.