Recall the face of the poorest and weakest man you have seen, and ask yourself if this step you contemplate is going to be any use to him.

My attitude towards the British is one of utter friendliness and respect.

Even if the whole of India, ranged on one side, were to declare that Hindu-Muslim unity is impossible, I will declare that it is perfectly possible.

With God as witness, I want to proclaim this truth, that the way of violence cannot bring Swaraj, it can only lead to disaster.

That we should obey laws whether good or bad is a new-fangled notion. There was no such thing in former days. The people disregarded those laws they did not like and suffered the penalties for their breach.

If you don't find God in the next person you meet, it is a waste of time looking for him further.

Men to be men must be able to trust their womenfolk, even as the latter are compelled to trust them.