I should love to satisfy all, if I possibly can; but in trying to satisfy all, I may be able to satisfy none. I have, therefore, arrived at the conclusion that the best course is to satisfy one’s own conscience and leave the world to form its own judgment, favorable or otherwise.

One who uses coercion is guilty of deliberate violence. Coercion is inhuman.

I would not sell the vital interests of the untouchables for the sake of winning the freedom of India.

There is a world-wide conflict between capital and labour, and the poor envy the rich.

You are not going to know the meaning of God or prayer unless you reduce yourself to a cipher.

Independence of my conception means nothing less than the realization of the "Kingdom of God" within you and on this earth.

Government of the people by the people and for the people cannot be conducted at the bidding of one man, however great he may be.