To safeguard democracy the people must have a keen sense of independence, self-respect, and their oneness.

Prayer is a confession of one's own unworthiness and weakness.

If we have the khadi spirit in us, then we should surround ourselves with simplicity in every walk of life.

Nonviolence does not admit of running away from danger... . Between violence and cowardly flight I can only prefer violence to cowardice.

However much I may sympathise with and admire worthy motives, I am an uncompromising opponent of violent methods even to serve the noblest of causes.

We often confuse spiritual knowledge with spiritual attainment. Spirituality is not a matter of knowing scriptures and engaging in philosophical discussions. It is a matter of heart culture, of unmeasurable strength.

A scavenger who works in His service shares equal distinction with a king who uses his gifts in His name and is a mere trustee.