The consumption of vegetables involves himsa, but I cannot give them up.

[He] alone is truly nonviolent who remains nonviolent even though he has the ability to strike.

Justice that love gives is a surrender, justice that law gives is a punishment.

In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness. Our life is a long and arduous quest after Truth.

Your readiness to suffer will light the torch of freedom which will never be put out.

That I want to destroy British imperialism is another matter, but I want to do so by converting those who are associated with it.

My nationalism is as broad as my swadeshi, I want India's rise so that the whole world may benefit.