The use of soul-force for turning stones into bread would have been considered, as it is still considered, as black magic.

Perfection is only an ideal for man; it cannot be attained, for man is made imperfect.

It is an ever-growing belief with me that truth cannot be found by violent means.

I believe in the capacity of India to offer nonviolent battle to the English rulers.

Behind my non-cooperation there is always the keenest desire to cooperate on the slightest pretext even with the worst of opponents. To me, a very imperfect mortal, ever in need of God's grace, no one is beyond redemption.

To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.

Courtesy towards opponents and eagerness to understand their view-point is the ABC of non-violence.