Hindu religious literature, indeed all religious literature, is full of illustrations to prove the truth.

My heart rebels against any foreigner imposing on my country the peace which is here called Pax-Britannica.

The word 'defeat' is not to be found in my dictionary, and everyone who is selected as a recruit in my army may be certain that there is no defeat for a satyagrahi.

Far better than emasculation would be the bravery of those who use physical force. Far better than cowardice would be meeting one's death fighting.

Mine is not a religion of the prison-house. It has room for the least among God's creation.

A satyagrahi, whilst he is ever ready to fight, must be equally eager for peace.

The very essence of democracy is that every person represents all the varied interests which compose the nation.