Perfection is the exclusive attribute of God, and it is indescribable, untranslatable. I do believe that it is possible for human beings to become perfect, even as God is perfect. It is necessary for all of us to aspire after that perfection but when that blessed state is attained, it become indescribable, indefinable.

The propagation of truth and nonviolence can be done less by books than by actually living on those principles.

It was not as easy to commit suicide as to contemplate it.

An opponent is entitled to the same regard for his principles as we would expect others to have for ours. Non-violence demands that we should see every opportunity to win over opponents.

The principle of ahimsa is hurt by every evil thought, by undue haste, by lying, by hatred, by wishing ill to anybody.

What senseless violence does is to prolong the lease of life of the British or foreign rule.

Love is no love which asks for a return.