The fact that mankind persists shows that the cohesive force is greater than the disruptive force, centripetal force greater than centrifugal.

If a man were so placed or could so place himself as to be absolutely above all dependence on his fellow-beings he would become so proud and arrogant as to be a veritable burden and nuisance to the world.

Truth is as hard as adamant and tender as a blossom.

To find truth completely is to realize oneself and one's destiny, i.e. to become perfect.

The satyagrahi general has to obey his inner voice, for over and above the situation outside he examines himself constantly and listens to the dictates of the inner self.

Nonviolence being the mightiest force in the world and also the most elusive in its working, demands the greatest exercise of faith.

If India becomes the slave of the machine, then, I say, heaven save the world.