The willing sacrifice of the innocents is the most powerful retort to insolent tyranny that has yet to be conceived by God or man.

With me the connection between the cosmic phenomena and human behaviour is a living faith that draws me nearer to God, humbles me and makes me readier for facing Him.

Where death without resistance or death after resistance is the only way, neither party should think of resorting to law-courts or help from the government.

My national service is part of my training for freeing my soul from the bondage of the flesh.

Any imposition from without means compulsion. Such compulsion is repugnant to religion.

The State is the sum total of the sacrifice, on its behalf, of its members.

Ahimsa must express itself through acts of selfless service of the masses.