Non-violence and cowardice are contradictory terms. Non-violence is the greatest virtue, cowardice the greatest vice. Non-violence springs from love, cowardice from hate. Non-violence always suffers, cowardice would always inflict suffering. Perfect non-violence is the highest bravery. Non-violent conduct is never demoralising; cowardice always is.

My anekantavada is the result of the twin doctrines of satya and ahimsa.

Those who cannot renounce attachment to the results of their work are far from the path.

What do I think of Western civilization? I think it would be a very good idea.

Khadi will be the sun of the whole industrial solar system.

If my nonviolence is to be contagious and infectious, I must acquire greater control over my thoughts.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.