My optimism rests on my belief in the infinite possibilities of the individual to develop nonviolence. . . . In a gentle way you can shake the world.

It is the acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancor left behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.

What faith can you place in a general or a soldier who lacks resolution and determination, who says, 'I shall keep guard as long as I can'?

I must fight unto the death the unholy attempt to impose British methods and British institutions on India.

I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers.

A man, whilst he is dreaming, believes in his dream; he is undeceived only when he is awakened from his slumber.

Independence of my conception means nothing less than the realization of the "Kingdom of God" within you and on this earth.