A nonviolent occupation is that occupation which is fundamentally free from violence and which involves no exploitation or envy of others.

At times, non-co-operation becomes as much a duty as co-operation.

The earth, the air, the land and the water are not an inheritance from our fore fathers but on loan from our children. So we have to handover to them at least as it was handed over to us.

When two nations are fighting, the duty of a votary of ahimsa is to stop the war.

I would beseech you not only to be pure beyond suspicion but I would ask you to combine with stainless purity, great wisdom and great ability.

Only living things bring living joy to the soul and must elevate it.

A satyagrahi, whilst he is ever ready to fight, must be equally eager for peace.