My shyness has been in reality my shield and buckler. It has allowed me to grow. It has helped me in my discernment of truth.

There is a world-wide conflict between capital and labour, and the poor envy the rich.

I submit that scientists have not yet explored the hidden possibilities of the innumerable seeds, leaves and fruits for giving the fullest possible nutrition to mankind.

Few men are wantonly wicked.

If I were asked to define the Hindu creed, I should simply say: search after Truth through non-violent means. Hinduism is a relentless pursuit after truth.

It is not that I do not get angry. I don't give vent to my anger. I cultivate the quality of patience as angerlessness, and generally speaking, I succeed. But I only control my anger when it comes. How I find it possible to control it would be a useless question, for it is a habit that everyone must cultivate and must succeed in forming by constant practice.

Voluntary service of others demands the best of which one is capable, and must take precedence over service of self.