The call of the spinning wheel is the noblest of all. Because it is the call of love. And love is Swaraj.

If we are to stand the final heat of the battle, we must learn to stand our ground in the face of cavalry or baton charges and allow ourselves to be trampled under horses' hooves, or be bruised with baton charges.

I contend that non-violent acts exert pressure far more effective than violent acts, for the pressure comes from goodwill and gentleness.

To double your successes, you might have to double your failure rate.

The end is inherent in the means.

If you want something done, ask. If you want something done quickly, ask, and then begin counting down from ten with no explanation.

Nonviolence and cowardice go ill together.