I have been known as a crank, faddist, madman. Evidently the reputation is well deserved. For wherever I go, I draw to myself cranks, faddists, and madmen.

I have recognized that the nation has the right, if it so wills, to vindicate her freedom even by actual violence.

An error can never become true however many times you repeat it. The truth can never be wrong, even if no one hears it.

That I want to destroy British imperialism is another matter, but I want to do so by converting those who are associated with it.

Our children should not be so taught as to despise labour.

The power of unarmed nonviolence is any day far superior to that of armed force.

You can't shake hands with a closed fist.