In the days of democracy there is no such thing as active loyalty to a person. You are, therefore, loyal or disloyal to institutions.

My quarrel with the advocates of contraceptives lies in their taking for granted that ordinary mortals cannot exercise self-control.

I cannot teach you violence, as I do not myself believe in it. I can only teach you not to bow your heads before any one even at the cost of your life.

Domestic matters are trifles for us. But they occupy the principal part of my life. They teach me to know my limitations.

Conquer the heart of the enemy with truth and love, not by violence.

God alone is immortal, imperishable.

Ahimsa calls for the strength and courage to suffer without retaliation, to receive blows without returning any.