It is impossible for me to reconcile myself to the idea of conversion after the style that goes on in India and elsewhere today. It is an error which is perhaps the greatest impediment to the world's progress toward peace. ... Why should a Christian want to convert a Hindu to Christianity? Why should he not be satisfied if the Hindu is a good or godly man?

I do not seek redemption from the consequences of my sin. I seek to be redeemed from sin itself. Until I have attained that end, I shall be content to be restless.

Every calamity should lead to a thorough cleansing of individual as well as social life.

Spiritual force is like any other force at the service of man.

A government builds its prestige upon the apparently voluntary association of the governed.

Non-cooperation with tyrants is a duty.

Where there is truth, there also is knowledge which is true.