The real test of nonviolence lies in its being brought in contact with those who have contempt for it.

Khadi has been conceived as the foundation and the image of ahimsa. A real khadi-wearer will not utter an untruth. A real khadi-wearer will harbour no violence, no deceit, no impurity.

We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?

There is goodness as well as greatness in simplicity, not in wealth.

Where death without resistance or death after resistance is the only way, neither party should think of resorting to law-courts or help from the government.

Belief in one God is the cornerstone of all religions.

Mass civil disobedience is like an earthquake, a sort of general upheaval on the political plane.