God to be God must rule the heart and transform it.

I have pinned my faith to the spinning wheel. On it, I believe, the salvation of this country depends.

For a nonviolent struggle, there is no age limit. The blind, the maimed and the bed-ridden may serve, and not only men but women also.

For me patriotism is the sme as humanity. I am patriotic because I am human and humane. It is not exclusive. I will not hurt England or Germany to serve India . . . My patriotism is inclusive and admits of no enmity or ill-will.

Silence is a great help to a seeker after truth like myself.

Monotony is the law of nature. Look at the monotonous manner in which the sun rises. The monotony of necessary occupation is exhilarating and life giving.

Devotion required by the Gita is no soft-hearted effusiveness.