It is my own firm belief that the strength of the soul grows in proportion as you subdue the flesh.

Harshness is conquered by gentleness, hatred by love, lethargy by zeal and darkness by light.

A satyagrahi would neither retaliate nor would he submit to the criminal, but seek to cure him by curing himself.

The weapon of nonviolence does not need supermen or superwomen to wield it; even beings of common clay can use it and have used it before this with success.

Do not judge others. Be your own judge and you will be truly happy. If you will try to judge others, you are likely to burn your fingers.

India is one vast prison with high walls of suppression clothing her mind and her body.

Independence of my conception means nothing less than the realization of the "Kingdom of God" within you and on this earth.