One thing we have endeavoured to observe most scrupulously, namely, never to depart from the strictest facts and, in dealing with the difficult questions that have arisen during the year, we hope that we have used the utmost moderation possible under the circumstances.

Ahimsa is the attribute of the soul, and therefore, to be practiced by everybody in all affairs of life. If it cannot be practiced in all departments, it has no practical value.

The spinning wheel is as much a necessity of Indian life as air and water.

To remove untouchability is a penance that caste Hindus owe to Hinduism and to themselves.

Let the Gita be to you a mine of diamonds, as it has been to me; let it be your constant guide and friend on life's way.

I crave to die with my hand at the spinning wheel.

I abhor vivisection with my whole soul. All the scientific discoveries stained with innocent blood I count as of no consequence.