Prayer is either petitional or, in its wider sense, inward communion.

Undoubtedly, prayer requires a living faith in God. Successful satyagraha is inconceivable without that faith.

I have always felt that the true text-book for the pupil is his teacher

Men say I am a saint losing himself in politics. The fact is that I am a politician trying my hardest to become a saint.

When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall... think of it, always.

A person who believes in nonviolence believes in a living God. He cannot accept defeat.

Providence has its appointed hour for everything. We cannot command results, we can only strive.