I could not be leading a religious life unless I identified myself with the whole of mankind, and that I could not do unless I took part in politics.

Nonviolent defence presupposes recklessness about one's life and property.

Before we can aspire to guide the destinies of India, we shall have to adopt the habit of fearlessness.

It is better to resist oppression by violent means than to submit, but it is best of all to resist by nonviolent means.

He who would in his own person test the fact of God's presence can do so by a living faith.

The instruments for the quest for Truth are as simple as they are difficult.

Whatever may be true of the other modes of warfare, insatyagraha it has been held that the causes for failure are to be sought within.