I would rather have India reduced to a state of pauperism than have thousands of drunkards in our midst.

A thousand candles can be lighted from the flame of one candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness can be spread without diminishing that of yourself.

Truth is transcendent. There are many expressions of it and ways to glimpse it. We cannot hold it in our clenched fist, but must hold it in our open palm and invite others to see it for themselves.

Let us fear God and we shall cease to fear man.

Desirelessness or renunciation does not come for the mere talking about it.

Moral authority is never retained by any attempt to hold on to it. It comes without seeking and is retained without effort.

Civility does not ...mean the mere outward gentleness of speech cultivated for the occasion, but an inborn gentleness and desire to do the opponent good.