I want to realize brotherhood or identity not merely with the beings called human, but I want to realize identity with all life, even with such things as crawl upon earth.

I shall, of course, die with nonviolence on my lips.

I see neither bravery nor sacrifice in destroying life or property, for offense or defense.

Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.

If as a member of a slave nation I could deliver the suppressed classes from their slavery without freeing myself from my own, I would do so today. But it is an impossible task.

Satyagraha is a relentless search for truth and a determination to search truth.

In true democracy every man and woman is taught to think for himself or herself.