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.

Bullies are always to be found where there are cowards.

The highest fulfillment of religion requires a giving up of all possessions.

Every murder or other injury, no matter for what cause, committed or inflicted on another is a crime against humanity.

It was through the Hindu religion that I learnt to respect Christianity and Islam.

There is always a limit to self-indulgence, but none to self-restraint.

The word 'defeat' is not to be found in my dictionary, and everyone who is selected as a recruit in my army may be certain that there is no defeat for a satyagrahi.