Nonviolence is not an easy thing to understand, still less to practice, weak as we are.

The highest religion has been defined by a negative word: ahimsa.

Unexampled bravery, born of nonviolence, coupled with strict honesty shown by a fair number of Muslims, is sure to infect the whole of India.

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.

Democracy is a great institution and, therefore, it is liable to be greatly abused.

I am a seasoned soldier of nonviolence, and I have evidence enough to sustain my faith.

The first condition of nonviolence is justice all round, in every department of life.