Democracy will break under the strain of apron strings. It can exist only on trust.

Complete civil disobedience is a state of peaceful rebellion, a refusal to obey every single state-made law.

The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear.

Not to have control over the senses is like sailing in a rudderless ship, bound to break to pieces on coming in contact with the very first rock.

My effort should never be to undermine another's faith but to make him a better follower of his own faith.

Nonviolence cannot be learnt by staying at home.

A thousand candles can be lighted from the flame of one candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness can be spread without diminishing that of yourself.