Power invariably elects to go into the hands of the strong. That strength may be physical or of the heart or, if we do not fight shy of the word, of the spirit. Strength of the heart connotes soul-force. Let it be remembered that physical force is transitory, even as the body is transitory. But the power of spirit is permanent even as the spirit is everlasting.

Those who are truthful, nonviolent and brave do not cease to be so because of the stupidity of their leader.

Truth is my religion and ahimsa is the only way of its realization.

Hitler killed five million Jews. It is the greatest crime of our time. But the Jews should have offered themselves to the butcher's knife. They should have thrown themselves into the sea from cliffs. As it is, they succumbed anyway in their millions.

If you think the world is all wrong, remember that it contains people like you.

Generosity consists not the sum given, but the manner in which it is bestowed

I may fight the British ruler, but I do not hate the English or their language. In fact, I appreciate their literary treasures.