Nonviolence of the strong cannot be a mere policy. It must be a creed, or a passion, if 'creed' is objected to.

The strength to kill is not essential for self-defence; one ought to have the strength to die.

There is no god greater than truth.

Khadi to me is the symbol of unity of Indian humanity, of its economic freedom and equality and, therefore, ultimately, in the poetic expression of Jawaharlal Nehru, 'the livery of India's freedom'.

Newspapers have become more important to the average man than the scriptures.

If Swaraj is to be had by peaceful methods, it will only be attained by attention to every little detail of national life.

I claim to be no more than the average person with less than average ability. I have not the shadow of a doubt that any man or woman can achieve what I have, if he or she would make the same effort and cultivate the same hope and faith.