I do believe that, where there is only a choice between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence. I would rather have India resort to arms in order to defend her honour than that she should, in a cowardly manner, become or remain a helpless witness to her own dishonour. But I believe that nonviolence is infinitely superior to violence, forgiveness is more manly than punishment.

In the midst of darkness, light persists.

Our nonviolence in respect of the Government is a result of our incapacity for effective violence.

Nonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind.

It is derogatory to the dignity of mankind, it is derogatory to the dignity of India, to entertain for one single moment hatred towards Englishmen.

It is beneath human dignity to lose one's individuality and become a mere cog in the machine.

Though we are politically free, we are hardly free from the subtle domination of the West.