Religion is no test of nationality, but a personal matter between man and his God.

The spinning wheel means national consciousness and a contribution by every individual to a definite constructive national work.

What is life worth without trials and tribulations which are the salt of life.

I care so deeply about this matter that I'm willing to take on the legal penalties, to sit in this prison cell, to sacrifice my freedom, in order to show you how deeply I care. Because when you see the depth of my concern, and how civil I am in going about this, you're bound to change your mind about me, to abandon your rigid, unjust position, and to let me help you see the truth of my cause.

Self-realization is the object of the Gita, as it is of all scriptures.

If fighting for the legislatures meant a sacrifice of truth and nonviolence, democracy would not be worth a moment's purchase.

I do not wish my house to be walled and my windows stuffed. I want all cultures to blow freely through my dwelling.