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.

If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.

In any case, the fear of subservience is quite imaginary.

The best politics is right action.

The fire of independence is burning just as bright in my breast as in the most fiery breast in this country, but ways and methods differ.

The instruments for the quest for Truth are as simple as they are difficult.

No two men are absolutely alike, not even twins, yet there is much that is indispensably common to all mankind.