A slave- holder, who has decided to abolish slavery, does not consult his slaves whether they desire freedom or not.

Whatever strength the masses have is due entirely to ahimsa, however imperfect or defective its practice might have been.

I can no more preach nonviolence to a cowardly man than I can tempt a blind man to enjoy healthy scenes.

A nonviolent man cannot desire embarrassment.

Naked violence repels like the naked skeleton shorn of flesh, blood and the velvety skin.

I crave to die with my hand at the spinning wheel.

There is already enough superstition in our country. No effort should be spared to resist further addition in the shape of Gandhi worship.