Freedom received though the efforts of others, however benevolent, cannot be retained when such effort is withdrawn.

I came in contact with every known Indian anarchist in London. Their bravery impressed me, but I felt that their zeal was misguided. I felt that violence was no remedy for India's ills, and that her civilisation required the use of a different and higher weapon for self-protection. - Hind Swaraj

It is difficult, but not impossible, to conduct strictly honest business.

Where my own mission is concerned, my thought is active, and I try to wish everyone well in spite of doubts and mistrust.

Satyagraha can rid society of all evils, political, economic and moral.

That religion and that nation will be blotted out of the face of the earth which pins its faith on injustice, untruth or violence.

Only he can take great resolves who has indomitable faith in God and has fear of God.