Non-violence ... is the only thing that the atom bomb cannot destroy. I did not move a muscle when I first heard that the atom bomb had wiped out Hiroshima. On the contrary, I said to myself, Unless now the world adopts non-violence, it will spell certain suicide for mankind.

Nonviolence being the mightiest force in the world and also the most elusive in its working, demands the greatest exercise of faith.

It is possible for a single individual to defy the whole might of an unjust empire to save his honor, his religion, his soul and lay the foundation for the empire's fall or its regeneration.

Himsa does not need to be taught, Man as animal is violent, but as spirit is nonviolent.

It is the duty of a non-co-operator to preach disaffection towards the existing order of things. Non-co-operators are but giving disciplined expression to a nation's outraged feelings.

My nonviolence is made of stern stuff. It is firmer than the firmest metal known to scientists.

I want co-operation between nations for the salvaging of civilization, but co-operation presupposes free nations worthy of co-operation.