Nonviolence is a universal principle and its operation is not limited by a hostile environment.

I came in contact with every known Indian anarchist in London. Their bravery impressed me, but I felt that their zeal was misguided. I felt that violence was no remedy for India's ills, and that her civilisation required the use of a different and higher weapon for self-protection. - Hind Swaraj

The spirit of democracy... requires change of the heart... requires the inculcation of the spirit of brotherhood.

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

I am endeavouring to see God through service of humanity; for I know that God is neither in heaven, nor down below, but in everyone.

Man becomes not the lord and master of all creation but he is its servant.

I considered becoming a Christian... until I met one.