A resolute and wise refusal to take part in festivities will be an incentive for introspection and self-purification.

Cowardice is incompatible with divine wisdom.

How can one be compelled to accept slavery? I simply refuse to do the master's bidding. He may torture me, break my bones to atoms and even kill me. He will then have my dead body, not my obedience. Ultimately, therefore, it is I who am the victor and not he, for he has failed in getting me to do what he wanted done.

I do not believe in the doctrine of the greatest good of the greatest number. The only real, dignified, human doctrine is the greatest good of all.

Non-co-operation means nothing less than training in self-sacrifice.

When a man fasts, it is not the gallons of water he drinks that sustains him, but God.

My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God as my successes and my talents and I lay them both at his feet.