The whole world is in the throes of a new birth. Anything done for a temporary gain would be tantamount to an abortion.

The history of the world is full of men who rose to leadership, by sheer force of self-confidence, bravery and tenacity.

Nonviolence is not a cloistered virtue, confined only to the rishi and the cave-dweller.

Before [Hindus and Moslems] dare think of freedom, they must be brave enough to love one another, to tolerate one another's religion, even prejudices and superstitions, and to trust one another. This requires faith in oneself.

Violent means will give violent freedom.

The Muslim is as much an Indian as I am and of the same blood.

Truth quenches untruth, love quenches anger, self-suffering quenches violence. This eternal rule is a rule not for saints only but for all.